Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis:<\/b> Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has lauded Indian junior tennis sensation Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi for clinching both the singles and doubles titles to complete a sensational title double on the professional circuit.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
At 17 years and 3 months, Maaya became the youngest Indian to win a W35-level singles title, surpassing Sania Mirza\u2019s record of 17 years and 10 months. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The world No. 1038 Indian completed a perfect singles run, winning the title without dropping a set across her four completed matches. Partnering with Ukraine\u2019s Yelyzaveta Kotliar, she captured the women's doubles title after a comeback victory over China\u2019s Min Liu and Italy\u2019s Carlotta Moccia.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"Heartiest congratulations to Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi on scripting history with a sensational double-title triumph at the ITF W35 Lagos tournament in Portugal, becoming the youngest Indian woman to win a W35-level singles title while also clinching the doubles crown at just 17! A remarkable achievement that reflects her talent, determination and rising stature in Indian tennis.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"May this landmark achievement be the beginning of many more victories, bringing pride to the nation. Best wishes for a bright and successful future!\" Fadnavis shared on X. <\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
On surpassing Sania, one of India's most accomplished tennis players, Maaya had replied to IANS during a virtual media interaction, \"I don't think you can actually surpass her, you know, because she's a legend and she'll always remain a legend,\" she said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"So I think it's just that I still do look up to her in a lot of ways because I think she was the idol when I was growing up in the country and she's someone who's made tennis visible in the country after so many years,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Maaya, who has followed Sania's journey through interviews and podcasts, said she had not interacted with the tennis icon extensively but hoped to learn from her experience.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"So I think it's just that I still do look up to her in a lot of ways because I think she was the idol when I was growing up in the country and she's someone who's made tennis visible in the country after so many years,\" she added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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