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Ankita Raina Falls to Peangtarn Plipuech in Mumbai Open Qualifiers

Indian tennis star Ankita Raina was knocked out of the L&T Mumbai Open qualifiers by Thailand's Peangtarn Plipuech in a grueling three-set match. Japan's Matsuda Misaki scored a significant upset by defeating the qualifiers' top seed, Nicole Fossa Huergo. Other winners on the day included Poland's Zuzzana Pawlikowska, who won a three-hour marathon, and Kristiana Sidorova, who comfortably beat the second seed. These results set the stage for an exciting main draw at the WTA 125K Series event in Mumbai.

Key Points: Mumbai Open: Ankita Raina Out, Plipuech, Misaki Advance

  • Ankita Raina's early exit
  • Peangtarn Plipuech's three-set win
  • Matsuda Misaki upsets top seed
  • Zuzzana Pawlikowska wins marathon
  • Kristiana Sidorova dominates
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Thailand's Peangtarn Plipuech knocks out Ankita Raina in Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

Ankita Raina loses a three-set thriller in Mumbai Open qualifiers. Peangtarn Plipuech, Matsuda Misaki, and others secure main draw spots.

"The Thailand international managed to get over the line with the score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 - Release"

Mumbai, February 1

Ankita Raina crashed out in the Qualifiers of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Peangtarn Plipuech, Matsuda Misaki, Zuzzana Pawlikowska and Kristiana Sidorova registered notable wins to book their place in the main draw, according to a release

In a hard-fought encounter, Indian Olympian Ankita Raina stumbled against Peangtarn Plipuech. The Thailand international managed to get over the line with the score of 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 39 minutes at the centre court.

Earlier in the day, Japan's Matsuda Misaki pulled off a sensational result to defeat Argentina's Nicole Fossa Huergo, the number one seed in the qualifiers. Despite a sluggish start, the Japanese tennis star secured a 7-5, 6-4 victory in an hour and 33 minutes, confirming her place in the main draw.

Poland's Zuzzana Pawlikowska had to dig deep against Finland's Anastasia Kulikova in a three-set marathon that lasted a little over three hours. The Polish player prevailed 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), clinching the third set tiebreaker to progress to the next round.

In the last game of the day, Kristiana Sidorova cruised past Yasmine Kabbaj, the number two seed in the qualifiers. The former registered a dominant 6-4, 6-2 win to round up the day's action.

Results: Peangtarn Plipuech (THA) bt Ankita Raina (IND) : 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 Matsuda Misaki (JAP) bt Nicole Fossa Huergo (ARG): 7-5, 6-4 Zuzzana Pawlikowska (POL) bt Anastasia Kulikova (FIN) : 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4) Kristiana Sidorova bt Yasmine Kabbaj (MAR) : 6-4, 6-2.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Heartbreaking to see her exit in the qualifiers itself. She's our top player and an Olympian. The match lasted nearly 3 hours, so the effort was definitely there. Maybe the pressure of playing at home? Hope she bounces back stronger.
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Aman W
Respect to Plipuech, she played a solid match. But honestly, our tennis federation needs to do more. Where is the next generation? We rely so much on a handful of players. Time for some serious grassroots development.
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Priyanka N
The scoreline 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 shows how unpredictable it was! Ankita dominated the second set. Such a rollercoaster. At least we are hosting a WTA event in Mumbai, that's a big positive. Let's focus on the tournament now.
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David E
Watching from the UK. Some fantastic matches described here! The Poland vs Finland one going over 3 hours and a tiebreak must have been epic. Great to see a diverse international field in Mumbai.
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Kriti O
Come on Ankita di! We are with you. One loss doesn't define you. You make us proud every time you step on the court. Focus on the next tournament. 💪

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