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Jensi Kanabar Wins Historic AO Asia-Pacific Trophy
Jensi Kanabar, a young tennis player from India, won a big tournament called the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy.
She is the first Indian girl to win this trophy.
She played really well and beat a stronger opponent in the final.
She didn't lose a single set in the whole tournament.
She is from Junagadh in Gujarat and has been doing really well in tennis.
She even won another tournament last year where she played against older players.
Everyone is proud of her achievement.
Jensi Kanabar became the first Indian female to win the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy 2026.
She made a remarkable comeback in the final, defeating home favourite Musemma Cilek at Melbourne Park.
Kanabar displayed exceptional composure and resilience, overcoming a physically stronger opponent and a partisan crowd.
She reached the final without dropping a single set, showcasing her consistency and mental toughness.
Her success adds to a growing list of achievements, including winning the ITF J60 Guwahati singles title last year.
- Who
- Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar, a 14-year-old tennis player from Junagadh, Gujarat
- What
- Won the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy 2026
- Where
- Melbourne Park
- When
- 2026 (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- She displayed exceptional composure and resilience to defeat her opponent and become the first Indian female to win this trophy
Key facts
- Winner
- Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar
- Tournament
- Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy 2026
- Defeated Opponent
- Musemma Cilek
- Location
- Melbourne Park
- Significance
- First Indian female to win this trophy
- Age of Winner
- 14
- Hometown
- Junagadh, Gujarat
Quotes
Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Sports Minister of India
“From Junagadh to Melbourne – India’s pride serves an ace! Congratulations to our Khelo India athlete Jensi Kanabar from Junagadh, Gujarat, on winning the Australian Open Asia-Pacific Elite 14 & Under Trophy 2026 and becoming the first Indian female to achieve this historic feat.”
thestatesman.com
