Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi? The teen Tennis prodigy headed to Nadal Academy

At just 15 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is making waves in Indian tennis.

The teenager from Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, yesterday stunned the tennis world with a commanding performance against former World No. 31 Zarina Diyas.

Leading 6-3, 3-2, Maaya was in control when her opponent was forced to retire—an especially sweet victory after her narrow loss to Diyas just a week prior in Pune.

With her eyes now set on Japan's World No. 285 Mei Yamaguchi, Maaya's rise has been nothing short of extraordinary.

A star in the making

Born on June 12, 2009, Maaya’s tennis journey began at the age of eight.

Under the guidance of former India No. 1 K.G. Ramesh and later Manoj Kumar at the Pro Serve Tennis Academy, she quickly climbed the ranks.

Her talent caught global attention when she was invited to an Under-14 event at the Australian Open in 2023.

A year later, she made her junior Grand Slam debut in Melbourne.

In October 2024, she reached the Senior National Championships final and clinched her biggest title yet at the J300 event in Delhi, breaking into the ITF Junior Top 60—securing her spot in this year’s junior Grand Slams.

Breaking records

Despite playing only her fifth senior tournament, Maaya has already made history.

She became the youngest Indian player to earn a WTA point after defeating World No. 264 Nicole Fossa Huergo and World No. 434 Jessica Failla.

In her WTA 125 debut, she stunned World No. 225 Iryna Shymanovich, showcasing maturity beyond her years.

Her powerful baseline game and aggressive shot-making have drawn comparisons to greats like Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka.

With a commanding presence on the court and an ability to handle pressure, Maaya is proving she belongs among the best.

The road to Nadal Academy

Now, Maaya is set to take her career to the next level.

After an impressive trial, she secured a full scholarship to the Rafa Nadal Academy in Mallorca, Spain.

Despite nursing an injury during the trials, she was struck by the academy’s world-class facilities and physiotherapy support.

Watching Rafael Nadal train for the Davis Cup left a lasting impression on her.

"Seeing Rafa train was inspiring. He’s achieved so much but still works so hard every day," she told Sportstar.

With her recent successes, Maaya is stepping into the spotlight as one of India's most promising tennis players.

One thing is certain: Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi is a name the tennis world will be hearing for years to come.