LISBON: India’s burgeoning tennis sensation, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, scripted a remarkable chapter in the nation's sporting history by clinching her maiden professional singles title at the W35 Lagos tournament in Portugal. In the process, the 17-year-old shattered a historic milestone, eclipsing a record held by Indian tennis icon Sania Mirza for over two decades.

Displaying incredible maturity, composure, and power on the court, Maaya dominated the summit clash, defeating Spain’s Celia Cervino Ruiz in straight sets with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2. Her stellar campaign throughout the week saw her dismantle higher-ranked and more experienced professional opponents, capping off her brilliant run with a masterclass in the final.

At 17 years and three months of age, Maaya officially became the youngest Indian woman to secure a W35-level professional singles crown. She successfully surpassed the long-standing record set by Sania Mirza, who was 17 years and 10 months old when she achieved a similar breakthrough milestone.

The achievement also bears an eerie and inspiring parallel to Mirza's legendary trajectory. Both players etched their names into the record books at the age of 17 in events bearing the name Lagos—with Maaya triumphing in Portugal on October 11, 2026, and Mirza winning in Lagos, Nigeria, back in October 2004.

Maaya’s latest triumph marks a monumental turning point in her young career, signaling her readiness to transition from junior prominence to making a fierce impact on the senior professional circuit. As she continues her rapid rise, the Indian tennis fraternity has a new rising star to watch closely as she steps forward to carry the torch of Indian women’s tennis on the global stage.