Mumbai Open 2025: Maaya Rajeshwaran's Journey Concludes as Jil Teichmann Advances to Final

Mumbai, Feb 8 (NationPress) The remarkable journey of 15-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran concluded in the semifinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series event, where she faced a straight-set defeat against Jil Teichmann with scores of 3-6, 1-6 at the Cricket Club of India on Saturday.

Starting as a wildcard, Maaya, coached by R. Manoj Kumar, made a significant impact by reaching the semifinals in her debut senior tournament. In the doubles final on Sunday, India’s Prarthana Thambore will team up with Dutch player Arianne Hartono.

Jil set the pace early in the first set, winning the initial four games. Although Maaya fought back by claiming the next two games, the seasoned Swiss player regained control, closing the first set at 6-3. Continuing her momentum, Jil won the first four games of the second set, but Maaya managed to clinch the fifth game. Ultimately, Jil’s consistent and powerful returns secured her a place in the final with a score of 6-1.

In the other singles semifinal, Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, the eighth seed, surprised second-seeded Rebecca Marino from Canada with a decisive 6-2, 6-2 victory, earning her spot in the final.

Sawangkaew showcased an outstanding performance, leaving Marino with limited opportunities to recover. The first set established Sawangkaew’s dominance as she broke Marino’s serve twice. Her aggressive tactics, combined with a powerful serve that produced three aces, kept the Canadian player under pressure. Marino struggled to find her rhythm, committing several unforced errors as Sawangkaew controlled the play from the baseline.

Building on her first-set success, Sawangkaew maintained her intensity in the second set, continuously pressuring Marino and capitalizing on her defensive mistakes. With aggressive returns and precise groundstrokes, Sawangkaew secured two more service breaks, effectively preventing Marino from mounting a comeback.

Despite Marino’s efforts, the Thai athlete maintained her composure, concluding the match with a score of 6-2.

Earlier, the Russian duo of Amina Anshba and Elena Pridankina, seeded second, advanced to the doubles final after overcoming a one-set deficit against the fourth-seeded Italian pair Nicole Fossa Huergo and Camilla Rosatello, winning 4-6, 6-3, 10-3. The Italians began strong, racing to a 4-0 lead in the first set by breaking the Russian pair's serve twice. Despite a spirited comeback by Anshba and Pridankina, who narrowed the gap to 4-3, the Italians held their nerve to clinch the first set 6-4.

Refusing to back down, the Russian duo exhibited greater composure and tactical sharpness in the second set, breaking their opponents three times to level the match with a 6-3 win. The thrilling deciding third set saw Anshba and Pridankina dominate the tiebreak 10-3, showcasing excellent teamwork and shot-making skills. The Russians will now face Prarthana in the doubles finale.

Results:

Singles:

Jil Teichmann defeated Maaya Rajeshwaran 6-3, 6-1; Mananchaya Sawangkaew defeated Rebecca Marino 6-2, 6-2;

Doubles:

Amina Anshba & Elena Pridankina defeated Camilla Rosatello & Nicole Fossa Huergo 4-6, 6-3, 10-3.