Bengaluru, Oct 26 (UNI) Karnataka’s 13-year-old tennis prodigy Srishti Kiran claimed her first international junior title by winning the ITF J30 Tournament at Cabarete in the Dominican Republic today.
Srishti produced a dominant performance to defeat top seed Stephanie Pumar of Venezuela 6-2, 6-2 in the final, securing the championship in straight sets. Earlier in the tournament, she had stunned second seed Arina Vansovich of Russia 6-2, 6-3 in the pre-quarterfinals and advanced through the remaining rounds without dropping a set.
Reflecting on her triumph, Srishti said, “Winning my first international title in Cabarete feels truly special. The field was strong, with many high-ranked players who had competed in major junior events, so every match was a challenge. I’m proud that I stayed composed and enjoyed my tennis, which made the difference in crucial moments, especially the upset against the second seed and the final.”
“Adapting to clay wasn’t easy, but I settled in quickly and gained confidence throughout the week. I am grateful to RPS Academy, Florida and KSLTA for their constant support. This win is an important step, and I’m motivated to keep improving, climbing the rankings, and working towards my dream of competing in junior Grand Slams,” she said.
Srishti’s victory marks a significant milestone for Indian junior tennis. She will continue her campaign in the Dominican Republic, competing in another ITF J30 event next week, aiming to build on this momentum.
