Synopsis
On February 3, at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, second-seed Rebecca Marino advanced to the Round of 16, while India's Sahaja Yamalapalli was eliminated by Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee, amidst thrilling matches at the Cricket Club of India.Key Takeaways
- Rebecca Marino shows dominance in her match.
- Sahaja Yamalapalli puts up a fight but ultimately loses.
- Mananchaya Sawangkaew displays aggressive play in her victory.
- Aleksandra Krunic secures a solid win with experience.
- The Mumbai Open continues its legacy in tennis.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (NationPress) Second-seed Rebecca Marino from Canada advanced to the Round of 16, while India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli faced defeat against Lanlana Tararudee on the third day of the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series event, held at the Cricket Club of India on Monday.
Rebecca Marino showcased a dominant performance, easily overcoming Sara Bejlek from the Czech Republic with a score of 6-0, 6-2. Her powerful groundstrokes and effective serve allowed Marino to progress into the Round of 16, solidifying her status as a strong contender for the title.
In another Round of 32 match, Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand delivered a superb performance, defeating Slovenia’s Dalila Jakupovic by a score of 6-3, 6-1. Sawangkaew's aggressive tactics and precision left Jakupovic struggling throughout the match.
Aleksandra Krunic from Serbia also made her mark, utilizing her experience to defeat Croatia’s Petra Marcinko with a score of 6-4, 6-2. Krunic’s consistency and smart shot selection led her to a convincing victory.
Unfortunately, India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli could not maintain the local hopes, losing to Lanlana Tararudee from Thailand. Despite a commendable effort in the second set, Yamalapalli was ultimately defeated with a score of 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
The Mumbai Open WTA Tennis Championships is celebrating its fourth year and is making a return to Mumbai after a six-year hiatus in 2024. Notably, the 2024 Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka won the Mumbai Open title in 2017 as a teenager, while Thailand's Luksika Kumkhum secured the title in 2018. The crown in 2024 was claimed by Latvia’s Darja Semeņistaja.
Results:
2-Rebecca Marino (Canada) defeated Sara Bejlek (Czech Republic) 6-0, 6-2; Mananchaya Sawangkaew (Thailand) defeated Dalila Jakupovic (Slovenia) 6-3, 6-1; Aleksandra Krunic (Serbia) defeated Petra Marcinko (Croatia) 6-4, 6-2; Sahaja Yamalapalli (India) lost to Lanlana Tararudee (Thailand) 6-3, 4-6, 6-1.
