Maharashtra’s top women’s singles player Vaishnavi Adkar prepares to compete on home soil at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open | File Photo
Mumbai, January 29, 2026: Homegrown talent and Maharashtra’s No.1 women’s singles player, Vaishnavi Adkar, has been given a wild card into the main draw at the upcoming L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, which will be held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in Mumbai. The qualifiers will be held on January 31 and February 1, followed by the main draw, which is scheduled from February 2 to 8, 2026.
Rising star from Maharashtra
At just 21, Vaishnavi Adkar has proven herself as the No.1 women’s singles player of her state and has impressive wins under her belt. She claimed her maiden ITF Pro singles title at the W15 Women’s Tennis Championship in Ahmedabad in 2024. She cemented her reputation as a promising young athlete when she won the bronze medal at the World University Tennis Championship in Germany last year, also becoming the first-ever Indian woman to do so.
Playing on home soil
Hailing from Pune, Maharashtra, the L&T Mumbai Open is set to be a special experience for Vaishnavi Adkar as she looks to impress her local crowd. She stated, “It’s really enjoyable to play in front of my home fans. The energy is unmatched and the atmosphere is always positive and encouraging. When you hear people cheering for you, it gives you that extra boost, especially in tight moments. I feel proud to play in Maharashtra and represent India, and I’m really thankful to everyone who comes out to support us. I aim to channelise this energy and maximise my performance in the upcoming L&T Mumbai Open.”
Gratitude for opportunity
She went on to thank the MSLTA and the L&T Mumbai Open for giving her the platform to face elite competition, saying, “Personally, my rank is not high enough to get into the WTA events directly. So having the L&T Mumbai Open here in Maharashtra really helps me get the exposure that I need against higher-ranked players, and for this, I would really like to thank MSLTA, Hon President Mr Prashant Sutar and Hon Secretary Mr Sunder Iyer.”
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Focus on improvement
Looking ahead to the upcoming tournament, Vaishnavi Adkar shared, “I want to focus on a few important aspects like my serve and controlling the baseline. This tournament is going to help me observe and better understand what the higher-ranked players are doing differently, as I hope to pick up a few lessons, improve my game and, in the process, make the most out of the opportunity that I’ve been given.”
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