Shrivalli-Riya pair make it to QFs

Shrivalli and Riya beat Japan’s Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura 5-7, 6-2, 10-7

The Indian pair of Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia entered the quarter-finals of the L&T Mumbai Open tennis event along with compatriots Prarthana Thombare and Rutuja Bhosale here on Wednesday.

Shrivalli and Riya beat Japan’s Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura 5-7, 6-2, 10-7. Their aggressive net play and strategic shot placement under pressure proved decisive in clinching the memorable win.

Meanwhile, The Indo-Dutch duo of Arianne Hartono and Prarthana delivered an emphatic performance, defeating Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech and Japan’s Naho Sato 6-2, 6-3. Separately, Rutuja progressed to the next round along with Great Britain’s Alicia Barnett after receiving a walkover from the Zarina Diyas-Ekaterina Yashina pairing.

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