Sreeja Akula, the two-time National champion, secured her first international title at the WTT Feeder Corpus Christi.
The 25-year-old Hyderabadi clinched the women's singles title, defeating USA's Lily Zhang, the World No. 46, with a commanding 3-0 victory (11-6, 18-16, 11-5) in the final.
Sreeja showcased her best in the final, particularly excelling in the extended second game where she secured a crucial win on the sixth game point against Zhang.
This victory marks a historic moment for Sreeja Akula, setting a promising tone for the new season and adding an international title to her achievements.
Sreeja expressed immense satisfaction with her performance, highlighting the significance of her maiden international title.