'The journey continues': India's Rajeshwaran Revathi's first pro title
India’s Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is revelling in the glory of winning the first professional title of her career – a major milestone is any aspiring player’s career – after triumphing at W35 Lagos.
Rajeshwaran Ravathi, who reached the main draw of the tournament after navigating qualifying, defeated Spain’s Celia Cervino Ruiz 6-4 6-2 in the final and ensured she lifted silverware without dropping a set. She also won the doubles title alongside Ukraine's Yelyzaveta Kotliar.
"Double crown at W35 level! Had a great week in Lagos. Thanks to my team and everyone for the support. The journey continues and onto the next one," Rajeshwaran Ravathi wrote on Instagram.
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Aged 17 years and 121 days, Rajeshwaran Revathi is the youngest Indian player on record to win a World Tennis Tour women’s singles title at W35-level or higher.
The teenager is one of only two Indian players on record to win a World Tennis Tour women’s singles title aged 18 or under. The other was Sania Mirza, who won the second of her World Tennis Tour titles in 2004 aged 17 years and 337 days.
By winning in Lagos, Rajeshwaran Revathi is projected to rise around 349 places in the WTA Rankings from No. 1073 to around No. 724 (exact ranking is dependent upon results before then) at the next rankings update on 19 October.
Rajeshwaran Revathi, who is still eligible to play junior tennis, is one of many players to have received financial assistance to help with her ongoing development through the Grand Slam Player Development Programme.
Th financial support came in the form of Grand Slam Player Grants, which are financed by the four Grand Slams with World Tennis modelling determining the players are selected. Rajeshwaran Revathi has received support totalling $75,000.
In terms of her junior career, Rajeshwaran Revathi has won nine junior titles, including three J300 title at Delhi in January 2025 and Beaulieu-sur-Mer and Bamberg in April and June respectively this year.
A full list of results from the World Tennis Tour is available here