Synopsis
On February 5, 2025, at the Mumbai Open, India's Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia, alongside Prarthana Thombare and Rutuja Bhosale, advanced to the quarterfinals, showcasing impressive performances in both singles and doubles matches.Key Takeaways
- Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia advanced to the quarterfinals.
- Thailand's Luksika Tararudee delivered a stunning victory.
- Japan's Mai Hontama showcased impressive skills.
- Strong performances by the Dutch-Indian duo in doubles.
- Exciting matches highlighted throughout the tournament.
Mumbai, Feb 5 (NationPress) The talented duo of Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia, alongside Prarthana Thombare and Rutuja Bhosale, have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of the Mumbai Open 2025 following a spectacular day for India's doubles teams.
The pair of Shrivalli and Riya triumphed over Japan's Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura, while Prarthana Thombare, partnering with Dutch player Arianne Hartono, also claimed victory.
In a stunning show of skill, Thailand's Luksika Tararudee defeated Slovakia's third-seeded Anna Karolina Schmiedlova in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4. The 20-year-old exhibited remarkable maturity, outplaying her 30-year-old opponent with clever shot placements and impressive net approaches.
The opening set was fiercely contested as both athletes held their serves until Tararudee surged to a 5-4 lead. Despite a moment of pressure allowing Schmiedlova to equalize, Tararudee's calm baseline rallies and aggressive serves ultimately clinched the tiebreak. Schmiedlova, known for her fighting spirit, struggled against Tararudee's tactical shot choices. The second set remained competitive, with Schmiedlova responding with powerful forehands, yet Tararudee's consistent serves and strategic plays at critical moments secured her exceptional win.
In another thrilling singles match, Japan's Mai Hontama battled the Philippines' Alexandra Eala in a match filled with intensity. Hontama prevailed in straight sets, 7-6, 6-2, demonstrating her ability to maintain composure under pressure. The first set featured relentless rallies, with Eala pushing for a tiebreak but ultimately falling short as Hontama kept her focus. The second set saw Eala's errors at key moments, allowing Hontama to claim victory.
In doubles, the partnership of Arianne Hartono and Prarthana Thombare displayed their strength with a decisive win over Thailand's Peangtarn Plipuech and Japan's Naho Sato, finishing 6-2, 6-3. Their superior coordination and strategic volleys were instrumental in their success, with Hartono's aggressive returns and Thombare's adept net play proving overwhelming for their opponents.
Additionally, Swiss fifth seed Jil Teichmann overcame a tough challenge from the Netherlands' Arianne Hartono in one of the tournament's most thrilling matches, securing a hard-fought 6-7, 6-3, 6-3 victory. Teichmann's mental fortitude and fitness were crucial in the final set, as Hartono's aggressive play kept her on her toes, but the Swiss player's powerful backhand and experience led her to triumph.
In an exciting doubles match, India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia achieved a dramatic win against Japan’s Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura, stretching into a tense super tiebreaker, where the Indian team prevailed 5-7, 6-2, 10-7. Despite dropping the first set, Bhamidipaty and Bhatia exhibited remarkable resilience and tactical prowess, which proved crucial in their memorable victory.
Great Britain’s Eden Silva and Russia’s Anastasia Tikhonova also showcased their skills with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 win. Silva’s precise volleys and Tikhonova’s baseline dominance made them a formidable pair, leaving their opponents struggling to find their footing.
The top-seeded doubles team of Japan’s Nao Hibino and Georgia’s Oksana Kalashnikova secured a solid 7-6, 6-2 victory in their match, displaying excellent teamwork and tactical execution. Hibino’s accurate volleys, combined with Kalashnikova’s powerful serves, made them an unstoppable force.
In another doubles showdown, Russia’s second-seeded duo of Anastasia Anshba and Ekaterina Pridankina showcased their dominance with a smooth 6-4, 6-4 win against the Philippines' Alex Eala and Chia Yi Tsao. Their powerful baseline game and strategic shot placements were key to their convincing victory.
Great Britain’s Alicia Barnett and India’s Rutuja Bhosale advanced to the next round after receiving a walkover against Zarina Diyas and Ekaterina Yashina.
