Shrivalli was in fine form on the day, and despite losing the first three games, roared back and turned the match on its head. Shrivalli, who has a powerful serve, won four games on the bounce, to close out the first set at 6-4
Maaya Rajeshwara
India’s Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and 15-year-old sensation Maaya Rajeshwaran stormed into the singles quarter-finals of the L&T Mumbai Open 2025 WTA 125 Series at the CCI in Mumbai, on Thursday.
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While Shrivalli put on a dominating and powerful display against Serbia’s Aleksandra Kruncic, winning 6-4, 6-0; Maaya was at the receiving end of some good fortune, as her opponent, Zarina Diyas, withdrew midway through the second half. Indian veteran Ankita Raina too made a valiant effort but lost a closely contested game in the Round of 16.
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Shrivalli was in fine form on the day, and despite losing the first three games, roared back and turned the match on its head. Shrivalli, who has a powerful serve, won four games on the bounce, to close out the first set at 6-4.
The young Indian had the momentum on her side, and was unstoppable in the second set, playing some smart shots to win the set 6-0.
