Jensi produced a stunning comeback at the 2026 AO Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy, rallying from 3-6, 0-2 down to defeat home favourite Musemma Cilek.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"From Junagadh to Melbourne- India\u2019s pride serves an ace! Congratulations to our Khelo India athlete Jensi Kanabar from Junagadh, Gujarat, for winning the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy 2026 and becoming the first Indian female to achieve this historic feat,\" Mandaviya shared on X.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hailing from Junagadh, Gujarat, Kanabar\u2019s victory is a testament to the grit brewing in India\u2019s regional tennis hubs. To silence a hostile crowd and overcome a physical disadvantage against a \u201cbuilt\u201d opponent requires a specific brand of stoicism\u2014one Kanabar displayed in spades as she hoisted the trophy at Melbourne Park.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Junagarh-born prodigy has reached the final at Melbourne Park without dropping a single set. Facing Japan\u2019s Aoi Yoshida in the semi-finals, Jensi showed nerves of steel. After a tight opening set that went to a tiebreak, the Indian star accelerated in the second to secure her place in the title match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
She dominated Group A, finishing at the top of the table with a flawless 3-0 record. Her path to the knockout stage featured victories over the region\u2019s most promising young talents<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Junagarh-born prodigy has reached the final at Melbourne Park without dropping a single set. Facing Japan\u2019s Aoi Yoshida in the semi-finals, Jensi showed nerves of steel. After a tight opening set that went to a tiebreak, the Indian star accelerated in the second to secure her place in the title match.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Last November, India\u2019s rising tennis talent Jensi, who was just 13 years old at the time, delivered a remarkable performance to clinch the ITF J60 Guwahati singles title, an under-18 tournament where she faced opponents up to four years older.<\/p>\r\n\r\n