Key points
- Vaishnavi Adkar rose 36 places to a career-high world No. 308 in the WTA singles rankings after beating Jodie Burrage at the Chennai Open.
- Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi climbed 180 places to No. 489 after reaching the quarterfinals, becoming the first Indian since Sania Mirza in Pattaya City in 2012 to reach a WTA Tour quarterfinal.
- Sahaja Yamalapalli slipped two places to No. 425 after losing her first-round match to Switzerland's Simona Waltert.
- Rutuja Bhosale moved from No. 128 to a career-high No. 106 in doubles after finishing runner-up with Adkar in Chennai.
- Adkar rose from No. 359 to No. 212 in doubles, while the pair became the first all-Indian team to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final.
- As of November 9, 2026, the top five Indian women in singles were Vaishnavi Adkar, Vaidehee Chaudhari, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi and Ankita Raina.
Vaishnavi Adkar and Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi achieved career-high WTA singles rankings after recording maiden Tour-level victories at the 2026 Chennai Open. Adkar climbed 36 places to world No. 308, while 17-year-old Maaya made a 180-place jump to No. 489 in the rankings published on Monday, November 9.
The Chennai tournament also delivered a major doubles milestone for India. Rutuja Bhosale rose from No. 128 to a career-high No. 106 after reaching the final with Adkar. The pair became the first all-Indian team to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final.
Adkar breaks into the world's top 310
Adkar, India's top-ranked player, made her move after defeating Britain's Jodie Burrage in the first round. Burrage, a former world No. 85, took the opening set 6-3, but Adkar recovered to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 and register her maiden Tour-level victory.
The 21-year-old then faced Russia's Anastasia Zakharova in the second round and lost 3-6, 0-6. Despite the exit, her opening-round success and Chennai campaign lifted her 36 places to a career-best No. 308 in the latest WTA singles rankings.
Adkar also made progress in doubles. Her run to the final alongside Bhosale took her from No. 359 to No. 212 in the doubles rankings, a rise of 147 places.
Maaya's quarterfinal run brings a 180-place rise
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi produced one of the standout performances of the tournament. The 17-year-old defeated Poland's Katarzyna Kawa, ranked world No. 115, by 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(5). She followed that result with a 6-4, 6-3 win over another Polish player, Weronika Falkowska, who was ranked No. 277.
The two victories took Maaya into the quarterfinals. She became the first Indian since Sania Mirza at Pattaya City in 2012 to reach the last eight of a WTA Tour event. Maaya's run ended against American Robin Montgomery, who won their quarterfinal 6-3, 6-3.
Her performance nevertheless brought a substantial rankings reward. Maaya rose 180 places to world No. 489, setting a new career high after her breakthrough week at the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam.
Sahaja slips as Indian singles rankings take shape
Sahaja Yamalapalli was the third local main-draw wild card at the Chennai Open. She lost her opening match 4-6, 6-3, 3-6 to Switzerland's Simona Waltert and dropped two places to No. 425 in the latest singles rankings.
The top five Indian women in the WTA singles rankings as of November 9, 2026, are Vaishnavi Adkar at No. 308, Vaidehee Chaudhari at No. 393, Sahaja Yamalapalli at No. 425, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi at No. 489 and Ankita Raina at No. 588.
Bhosale and Adkar make doubles history
Bhosale and Adkar reached the Chennai Open doubles final to become the first all-Indian pair to contest a WTA Tour-level final. They faced Switzerland's Simona Waltert and Naima Karamoko in the title match and lost 2-6, 0-6.
The final appearance still delivered a significant rankings boost. Bhosale, 30, moved up 22 places from No. 128 to a career-high No. 106, putting her closer to the WTA doubles top 100. Adkar's rise from No. 359 to No. 212 also reflected the value of the run.
The top five Indian women in the WTA doubles rankings on November 9 were Bhosale at No. 106, Ankita Raina at No. 143, Adkar at No. 212, Prarthana Thombare at No. 260 and Sahaja Yamalapalli at No. 302.
The Chennai Open, held at the SDAT Stadium in Nungambakkam, gave the Indian wild cards an opportunity to test themselves against established international players. Adkar and Maaya converted that opportunity into maiden Tour-level wins and career-best singles rankings, while the doubles final gave Bhosale and Adkar a landmark result for Indian women's tennis.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vaishnavi Adkar's WTA singles ranking after the Chennai Open?
Vaishnavi Adkar moved up 36 places to a career-high world No. 308 in the WTA singles rankings as of November 9, 2026. Her rise followed a first-round victory over former world No. 85 Jodie Burrage at the Chennai Open.
What ranking did Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi reach after the Chennai Open?
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi climbed 180 places to world No. 489 after reaching the Chennai Open quarterfinals. She became the first Indian since Sania Mirza in Pattaya City in 2012 to reach the last eight of a WTA Tour event.
What is Rutuja Bhosale's new WTA doubles ranking?
Rutuja Bhosale rose from No. 128 to a career-high No. 106 in the WTA doubles rankings. She reached the Chennai Open final with Vaishnavi Adkar, becoming part of the first all-Indian pair to reach a Tour-level final.
Who are the top five Indian women in the WTA singles rankings?
As of November 9, 2026, the top five are Vaishnavi Adkar at No. 308, Vaidehee Chaudhari at No. 393, Sahaja Yamalapalli at No. 425, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi at No. 489 and Ankita Raina at No. 588, according to the rankings list in the supplied report.
Who are the top five Indian women in the WTA doubles rankings?
As of November 9, 2026, the top five are Rutuja Bhosale at No. 106, Ankita Raina at No. 143, Vaishnavi Adkar at No. 212, Prarthana Thombare at No. 260 and Sahaja Yamalapalli at No. 302, according to the rankings list in the supplied report.