16 C
Guwahati
Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Fancied Players Advance To Pre-Quarterfinals In ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

Bengaluru, Nov 21 (PTI) India’s fourth seeded Vaidehi Chaudhari including other fancied players who played their first round matches, advanced to pre-quarterfinals of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, without much ado here on Tuesday.

Vaidehi overcame the challenge of wild card entrant and compatriot Anjali Rathi in straight sets 6-3, 6-3 while sixth seed Jenny Duerst of Switzerland dashed the hopes of qualifier Yashaswini Panwar of India with a 6-3, 6-2 win.

- Advertisement -

Italy’s seventh seeded Diletta Cherubini outclassed Anastasia Sukhotin in straight sets 6-1, 6-2.

In a notable result, recently-crowned national champion Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty overcame a late fightback by Humera Baharmus before emerging a 6-1, 7-5 victor.

Using her strong forehand to the maximum, the 21-year-old Rashmikaa achieved an early break in the second game, to take a 3-0 lead before breaking her opponent’s serve once again in the sixth game, before wrapping up the first set 6-1.

However, her 22-year-old opponent, waged a fightback in the second set. After breaking her opponent’s serve in the second game, Humera fought hard to hold her serve to make it 3-0.

- Advertisement -

The momentum changed in the seventh game where Rashmikaa achieved a crucial break after several deuce and advantages and won the eighth. With one more break in the 11th game, Rashmikaa served out for the match.

Later, Rashmikaa teamed up with Vaidehi to beat the pair of Suhitha Maruri and Prathiba Narayan Prasad 6-0, 6-3 to enter the quarterfinals in the doubles.

Earlier, Asian Games gold medallist Rutuja Bhosale was felicitated by the Bowring Institute while KSLTA presented the champion with a cheque of Rs 1 lakh for her brilliant achievement at the quadrennial Games.

Rutuja who has been seeded third for the singles main draw, will begin her campaign on Wednesday but gave a sample of her form when she paired with Kazakhstan’s Zhibek Kulambayeva and almost blanked the duo of Akanksha Dileep Nitture and Nidhitra Rajmohan 6-1, 6-0 to enter the doubles last four.

- Advertisement -
The Hills Times
The Hills Timeshttps://www.thehillstimes.in/
Welcome to The Hills Times, your trusted source for daily news and updates in English from the heart of Assam, India. Since our establishment in 2000, we've been dedicated to providing timely and accurate information to our readers in Diphu and Guwahati. As the first English newspaper in the then undemarcated Karbi Anglong district, we've forged a strong connection with diverse communities and age groups, earning a reputation for being a reliable source of news and insights. In addition to our print edition, we keep pace with the digital age through our website, https://thehillstimes.in, where we diligently update our readers with the latest happenings day by day. Whether it's local events, regional developments, or global news, The Hills Times strives to keep you informed with dedication and integrity. Join us in staying ahead of the curve and exploring the world through our lens.
Latest news
- Advertisement -
Related news
- Advertisement -
7 Offbeat Places To Visit In Darjeeling 8 Most Beautiful Hill Stations in South India for Nature Lovers 10 Most Expensive Rose In The World 10 Romantic Destinations In India Perfect For Valentine’s Day 10 Amazing Facts About Kaziranga National Park