Mumbai, Feb 5 (NationPress) The Indian contingent faced a significant blow as two of its leading doubles teams were eliminated on a thrilling Day Four of the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series. Meanwhile, China's Fangran Tian achieved a stunning upset by defeating Hanne Vandewinkel, the tournament's fourth seed, during the exciting matches held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Thursday.

In doubles action, the top-seeded duo of Rutuja Bhosale and Peangtarn Plipuech also exited the competition in the quarterfinals. In contrast, Lilli Tagger maintained her remarkable performance, advancing to the next stage, alongside Lanlana Tararudee and Tatiana Prozorova, who both secured victories in singles.

Facing off in the doubles quarterfinals on centre court, Bhosale and Plipuech took on Nicole Fossa Huergo and Mananchaya Sawangkaew. After clinching the first set, India's top women's player Bhosale and her partner couldn’t maintain their momentum, losing the tiebreaker with scores of 4-6, 6-1, (11-9).

Later that day, Indian players Ankita Raina and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty competed against Leolia Jeanjean of France and Switzerland’s Naima Karamoko. Following an intense first set, Jeanjean and Karamoko pulled away to claim victory in straight sets, 6-4, 6-2.

The day kicked off with a major surprise as Fangran Tian overcame the fourth seed and World No. 135 in women's singles, Hanne Vandewinkel, with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a gripping match that extended over two and a half hours. Tian, who celebrated her first WTA main draw win in the opening round, mounted a remarkable comeback after dropping the first set, advancing to the quarterfinals.

Additionally, on Court 1, Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee faced South Korea's Park So-hyun in another lengthy battle. Despite losing the first set, Tararudee, an Australian Open main draw participant, dominated the remaining two sets to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-0 in a match that lasted just over two hours.

In other results, seventh seed and World No. 128 in women's singles, Lilli Tagger, showcased a dominant performance against Japan’s Eri Shimizu, winning comfortably at 6-2, 6-2. The 17-year-old used her powerful serves and one-handed backhand to great effect, ending the match with six aces. Tagger is set to face the second seed and 2024 L&T Mumbai Open Champion, Darja Semenistaja.

Ninth seed Tatiana Prozorova triumphed over 19-year-old Kristiana Sidorova with a score of 6-4, 6-1, showcasing excellent baseline control and moving forward to the quarterfinals.

Results:

Singles:

Fangran Tian (CHI) defeated Hanne Vandewinkel (BEL): 2-6, 6-4, 6-4

Lanlana Tararudee (THA) defeated Park So-hyun (KOR): 3-6, 6-3, 6-0

Lilli Tagger (AUS) defeated Eri Shimizu (JAP): 6-2, 6-2

Tatiana Prozorova defeated Kristiana Sidorova: 6-4, 6-1

Doubles:

Nicole Fossa Huergo (ARG) / Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) defeated Rutuja Bhosale (IND) / Peangtarn Plipuech (THA): 4-6, 6-1 (11-9)

Leolia Jeanjean (FRA) / Naima Karamoko (SWI) defeated Ankita Raina (IND) / Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (IND): 6-4, 6-2.