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Ankita Raina wins in Mumbai Open WTA qualifier
Ankita Raina, an Indian tennis player, won her match against Akanksha Nitture in the first day of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series.
Other players like Kristina Sidorova, Anastasia Kulikova, and Zuzanna Pawlikowska also won their matches.
The main draw of the tournament will start on February 2, 2026, with several Indian players set to compete against international opponents.
A 15-year-old local talent, Parthsarthi Aru Mundhe, put up a good fight but lost to the third seed Zuzanna Pawlikowska.
The tournament is being held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association in Mumbai.
Ankita Raina defeated Akanksha Nitture in straight sets (6-2, 6-1) on the first day of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series.
Other winners on the day included Kristina Sidorova, Anastasia Kulikova, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Misaki Matsuda, Nicole Fossa Huergo, Peangtarn Plipuech, and Yasmine Kabbaj.
15-year-old Parthsarthi Aru Mundhe lost to third seed Zuzanna Pawlikowska in three sets (6-7, 6-2, 6-3).
The main draw of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series will begin on February 2, 2026, with several Indian players set to compete.
Notable Indian players in the main draw include Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, Vaishnavi Adkar, and Vaidehee Chaudhari.
- Who
- Ankita Raina, Kristina Sidorova, Anastasia Kulikova, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Misaki Matsuda, Nicole Fossa Huergo, Peangtarn Plipuech, Yasmine Kabbaj, and other tennis players
- What
- Qualifying matches for the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series
- Where
- Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Mumbai
- When
- January 31, 2026
- Why
- To qualify for the main draw of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series
Key facts
- Event
- Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series
- Location
- Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA)
- Date
- January 31, 2026
- Main Draw Dates
- February 2 to 8, 2026
- Notable Winners
- Ankita Raina, Kristina Sidorova, Anastasia Kulikova, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Misaki Matsuda, Nicole Fossa Huergo, Peangtarn Plipuech, Yasmine Kabbaj
- Notable Performances
- Anastasia Kulikova 90% first-serve win rate
- Indian Players in Main Draw
- Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi, Vaishnavi Adkar, Vaidehee Chaudhari
Quotes
Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi
Last year’s semifinalist in the Mumbai Open 125K Series
“I came in with no expectations and I didn’t have any problem with that… I’m going to do the same this year. I’m still young and still developing physically and mentally.”
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“For me, it’s about getting better every day, staying fit, being injury-free and just doing my best.”
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