Alicia smith

Mumbai Open WTA: It was a memorable day for Indian tennis as one of the bright young players, Maaya Rajeshwaran, gave the event a brilliant start with an upset on the first day of qualifying for the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India here on Saturday.

The 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran kicked off her campaign in the fourth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series with a stunning win against World No. 265 Nicole Fossa Huergo of Italy. Maaya won 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, and has progressed to the final round of qualifying at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series.

Maaya’s impressive form and tactical sharpness stood out as she battled her way to victory over three sets, sealing her win with a flawless final set. The young athlete’s abilities on the courts have not gone unnoticed, as she is among the few top talents who have been chosen from across the world to train at the Rafael Nadal academy in Mallorca. Maaya’s stint at the prestigious Rafael Nadal Academy began in January 2025.