'It’s a privilege to represent my country' – Indian youngster Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi returns to Mumbai Open 2026
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Maaya will play against Thailand’s fifth-seeded player, Lanlana Tararudee, in the opening round.
16-year-old sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi returns to the Main Draw as Wild Card at the L&T Mumbai Open 2026 WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai from 2nd to 8th February, 2026.
Maaya had her breakout tournament last season as she defeated a number of higher-ranked international players right from qualifiers to the Main Draw semi-finals.
She was knocked out by eventual champion Jil Teichmann. Coming into her second edition, Maaya will take on Thailand’s fifth-seeded Lanlana Tararudee in the opening round of the Main Draw, as she looks to build on her impressive run at the tournament last year.
Reflecting on her breakthrough campaign at the 2025 edition of the Mumbai Open, Maaya said, “The 2025 Mumbai Open was one of my breakthrough tournaments and I really enjoyed the challenge of playing in front of the home crowd.
2025 was a good year for me as I travelled extensively, competed in several tournaments and played many higher-ranked players, which gave me valuable experience. It was also one of the first times I played back-to-back tournaments regularly, which helped me understand workload management better.”
After last edition’s heroics, Maaya has high expectations to live up to, however, she doesn’t seem fazed by it. Heading into this year’s tournament, she said, “I don’t consider it as pressure.
It’s a privilege and an honour to be in my position where I get to represent my country, play to the best of my ability and get as much experience under my belt as possible. I really enjoy being on court and playing tennis.”
Looking ahead to her opening-round clash, Maaya emphasised her approach, saying, “My preparation pretty much remains the same against any opponent.
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It is more about my own game than worrying about the opponent. I’m at a stage in my career where I want to improve my skills and try to play as many high intensity matches as possible.”
Highlighting MSLTA’s role in her journey, Maaya added, “Last year, in many ways, was the beginning of my journey at a senior level.
Being a part of Mumbai Open is always an honour and I’m grateful to MSLTA, Hon President Mr. Prashant Sutar sir and Hon Secretary Mr. Sunder Iyer sir for their constant support to bring me back this year.”
Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi?
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is a 16-year-old Indian tennis player who has earned a wild card entry into the main draw of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series 2026.
What was Maaya’s achievement at the 2025 Mumbai Open?
In 2025, Maaya reached the semi-finals after coming through the qualifiers and defeating several higher-ranked international players.
What was Maaya’s achievement at the 2025 Mumbai Open?
In 2025, Maaya reached the semi-finals after coming through the qualifiers and defeating several higher-ranked international players.
Where and when will the L&T Mumbai Open 2026 be held?
The tournament will take place at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai from February 2 to February 8, 2026.
Who will Maaya face in the first round of the main draw?
Maaya will play against Thailand’s fifth-seeded player, Lanlana Tararudee, in the opening round.
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