Australian Open Juniors 2026: Diya Ramesh beats Anita Tu to reach final round of qualifying
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Diya Ramesh is getting trained under coach Rajeev Vijaykumar.
Diya Ramesh won her first qualifying round in the girls singles event at the Australian Open Juniors today beating world number 86 D. Anita Tu of USA in straight sets 7-5, 6-2.
Diya of the Next Level programme, an initiative of Tamil Nadu Tennis Association and supported by Bajaj Finserv played some exceptionally good aggressive tennis right from the start and did not allow her opponent to settle into her rhythm.
She was up 5-2 in the first set when the opponent showed signs of fighting back to level the score at 5-5. Diya managed to hang on and win the set 7-5.
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Diya got off to a flying start in the second holding her serve and breaking her opponents to go up 2-0. She maintained the aggressive style of play and kept the pressure on the opponent and won the second at 6-2.
Rajeev Vijaykumar, who travelled with her as coach said “Diya was continuously aggressive and focused. This win will substantially increase her confidence level to do well”.
Australian Open Juniors: Girls’ Singles Qualifying: Result
[QR1] (IND) Diya Ramesh (ITF Jr. 150) def (4) (USA) Anita Tu (ITF Jr. 86) 7-5 6-2
Who did Diya Ramesh defeat in the first qualifying round at the Australian Open Jrs?
Diya Ramesh defeated world No. 86 Anita Tu of the USA in straight sets, 7-5, 6-2.
What programme is Diya part of?
Diya is part of the Next Level programme, an initiative by the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association supported by Bajaj Finserv.
How did Diya perform in the match?
Diya played aggressively from the start, did not allow her opponent to settle, and maintained pressure to win 7-5, 6-2.
Who is Diya Ramesh’s coach?
Her coach, who travelled with her, is Rajeev Vijaykumar, who praised her aggression and focus.
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