Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- Sri Lanka's rising tennis star Akeesha Silva smashed through barriers and expectations this week, clinching her career-best performance at the CJ Synergy SSC Open Tennis Championship at the Sinhalese Sports Club courts in Maitland Place. The 15-year-old Newstead College player completed a dream run, bagging the Women's Open Singles, Under-16 Singles and Under-16 Doubles titles, marking her first-ever triple crown in a single tournament.

"I am beyond happy," Akeesha said, beaming with pride. "At the start of the tournament, I never imagined winning the Women's Open. This is the biggest victory of my life."

Akeesha, a key member of Sri Lanka's Under-16 national team, showcased her talent in grand fashion. She stunned...