Jensi Kanabar Wins Asian U-14 Title in Manila
India’s top-seeded junior, Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar [UTR 8.67], has won the girls’ singles title at the GSPDP Asian Under-14 Junior Championships in Manila, Philippines.
In a dominant performance in the final, Kanabar defeated the tournament’s second seed, Lim Yerin [UTR 8.94] of South Korea. Despite facing an opponent with a higher Universal Tennis Rating (UTR), she controlled the match from the start, securing a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory to claim the championship.
This victory is a significant milestone, as it grants Kanabar a spot in the prestigious Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl Under-14 championships, set to take place in Florida in December 2025.
Path to the Championship
Kanabar’s run to the title was impressive. Her results from the second round onwards include:
- R2: Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar [UTR 8.67] d. Maristella Torrecampo [UTR 6.30] 6-0 6-2
- QF: Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar [UTR 8.67] d. Paweenon Nualsri [UTR 8.15] 6-1 7-5
- SF: Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar [UTR 8.67] d. Yasmin Dyussembayeva [UTR 8.93] 6-4 6-4
- SF: Jensi Dipakbhai Kanabar [UTR 8.67] d. Lim Yerin [UTR 8.94] 6-1 6-2
This victory in Manila continues a strong year for the young Indian player, who also won the ITF Asia 14&U Development Championship in New Delhi earlier this season.
