Indian players Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina showcased strong performances, securing spots in the women’s singles quarterfinals at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament. Adkar, seeded third, triumphed over Anna Siedysheva with a commanding 6-2, 6-0 victory. She displayed precision and dominance throughout the match, securing crucial breaks to claim the win.
Raina, seeded eighth, also delivered a stellar performance, defeating Milana Maslenkova 6-2, 6-1. She maintained a consistent lead by applying pressure and capitalizing on her opponent’s errors. Raina’s strategic play and powerful shots ensured her smooth progression to the next round.
In other matches, Elina Nepliy narrowly defeated fifth seed Zeel Desai, while top seed Jasmijn Gimbrere secured a hard-fought victory over Eva Marie Desvignes. Second seed Anchisa Chanta and sixth seed Thasaporn Naklo also advanced confidently with impressive wins in their respective matches.
The women’s doubles quarterfinals saw Indian duo Sonal Patil and Bela Tamhankar securing a spot in the semifinals after a strong performance. Additionally, Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina, the second seeds, displayed dominance in their match to progress further in the tournament. Sravya Shivani Chilakalapudi and Michika Ozeki also secured a notable victory in a competitive match.
