President prashant sutar

Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association: Homegrown talent and Maharashtra’s No.1 women’s singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a wildcard into the main draw at the upcoming Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The qualifiers will be held on January 31 and February 1, followed by the main draw, which is scheduled from February 2 to 8.

At just 21, Vaishnavi Adkar has proven herself as the No.1 women’s singles player of her state and has impressive wins under her belt. She claimed her maiden ITF Pro Singles title at the W15 Women’s Tennis Championship in Ahmedabad in 2024. She cemented her reputation as a promising young athlete when she won the bronze medal at the World University Tennis Championship in Germany last year, also becoming the first-ever Indian woman to do so.

Hailing from Pune, Maharashtra, the Mumbai Open is set to be a special experience for Vaishnavi Adkar as she looks to impress her local crowd. She stated, “It’s really enjoyable to play in front of my home fans. The energy is unmatched, and the atmosphere is always positive and encouraging. When you hear people cheering for you, it gives you that extra boost, especially in tight moments. I feel proud to play in Maharashtra and represent India, and I’m really thankful to everyone who comes out to support us. I aim to channelise this energy and maximise my performance in the upcoming Mumbai Open.”