TENNIS
Maaya enters second round of Junior U.S. Open
Teenager Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi overcame China’s Zhang-Qian Wei to enter the second round of the junior girls’ singles event at the U.S. Open in New York.
The unseeded 16-year-old, who hails from Coimbatore and trains at the Rafael Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain, defeated her Chinese rival 7-6(5), 6-3 in little over an hour and half, riding on the points she converted on her first and second serves.
She will take on second-seeded Hannah Klugman of the United Kingdom in the second round.
Klugman decimated Aspen Schuman of the US 6-0, 6-2.
Maaya, who is emerging as a promising player, upset multiple senior players to make it to the semifinals of the Mumbai Open 2025 WTA 125 tournament in February.
– PTI
Tennis Premier League’s Landmark 7th Season Heads to Ahmedabad
India’s only professional tennis league, the Tennis Premier League (TPL), held under the auspices of the All India Tennis Association (AITA), is gearing up for its much-awaited Season 7 from December 9 to 14 at the Gujarat University Tennis Stadium in Ahmedabad.
The eight-franchise competition, backed by icons such as Leander Paes, Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi, Rakul Preet Singh, and Sonali Bendre, will feature international tennis stars ranked between 30 and 50 in the ATP, alongside India’s top players, including two-time Grand Slam champion Rohan Bopanna.
Renowned for its unique 25-point format, TPL has carved a niche for its exciting, fast-paced play that continues to captivate audiences both in India and around the globe.
Ahmedabad, rapidly emerging as one of India’s leading sporting hubs, will serve as a fitting stage for the league. Over the past year, Tennis Premier League has deepened its association with the Gujarat State Tennis Association by conducting tournaments across age groups and supporting young players through the Race to Gold Scholarships, thereby strengthening its grassroots presence in the state through the TPL App.
TPL stands out for its unique model of nurturing talent at the grassroots while simultaneously showcasing tennis at the highest level. TPL has been actively engaged at the grassroots level across more than 20 cities, conducting over 400 tournaments in a single calendar year.
-Team Sportstar
Published on Sep 01, 2025
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