Bengaluru, Jan 19 (NationPress) India’s emerging tennis star Srishti Kiran has claimed the Girls’ Singles championship at the ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 event held in Huamantla, Mexico.

The 13-year-old from Bengaluru, who honed her skills at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), triumphed over the 17-year-old local contender Tamara Herman with a score of 6–4, 6–4 during the finals, marking her third consecutive ITF title.

Prior to reaching the final, Srishti showcased her resilience in the semifinals, where she rallied back to win 10 consecutive games from a 2–4 deficit, defeating another Mexican player, Miranda Sofia Escamilla Morales, with a scoreline of 6–4, 6–0.

Through her outstanding performances against formidable international competitors, she demonstrates remarkable consistency and confidence while representing India on the ITF World Junior circuit.

In 2025, Karnataka’s tennis prodigy celebrated her inaugural international junior title by winning the ITF J30 in Cabarete, Dominican Republic, and followed it up with victories in both singles and doubles.

During this event, Srishti also teamed up with Briana Houlgrave from the Bahamas to secure the doubles title, overcoming the British pair of Jessica Morrison and Ava Moss in the finals.

Her training at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) is rapidly solidifying her status as one of India’s top young talents. She gained recognition after remaining unbeaten while representing India at the ATF U-12 Girls’ Team Championship finals in August 2023.

Srishti played a pivotal role in India achieving its first Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) U-12 Girls’ Team Championship title in 2023, contributing to her unbeaten record. Her impressive display on the Asian circuit captured attention, leading to her selection for training at the esteemed RPS Academy in Florida, under the guidance of renowned coach Gabe Jaramillo, after being identified at the Asian Tennis Federation’s Orange Ball program.