Mumbai Open: Maaya Rajeshwaran Makes Stunning Comeback to Overcome Jessica Failla

Synopsis

Maaya Rajeshwaran made a stunning comeback to defeat Jessica Failla at the Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series. In a day filled with surprises, Petra Marcinko’s unexpected retirement further added to the drama as the tournament's qualifying draw concluded at the Cricket Club of India.

Key Takeaways

Maaya Rajeshwaran triumphed over Jessica Failla.
Petra Marcinko retired during her match.
Mei Yamaguchi displayed resilience in her comeback.
Tina Smith secured a victory against Daria Kudashova.
Main draws begin on February 3.

Mumbai, Feb 2 (NationPress) – The Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India witnessed another exciting day of competition. In a thrilling display, Maaya Rajeshwaran pulled off a remarkable comeback to defeat Jessica Failla, while the unexpected retirement of top seed Petra Marcinko generated buzz as the qualifying rounds came to a close.

In an intense showdown, Maaya Rajeshwaran demonstrated exceptional grit to prevail over Jessica Failla with scores of 7-6, 1-6, 6-4. After securing the first set in a nail-biting tiebreak, Rajeshwaran lost the second set as her opponent gained momentum. However, the third set was closely fought, and Rajeshwaran's poise under pressure earned her a well-deserved triumph.

Second seed Petra Marcinko's tournament journey came to an unforeseen halt as she retired while trailing 1-2 against Aleksandar Krunic. The circumstances surrounding her exit remain unclear, leaving a noticeable gap in the tournament.

Meanwhile, Japanese fourth seed Mei Yamaguchi showcased incredible tenacity, overcoming Alevtina Ibragimova with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 7-6. After losing the first set, she rebounded strongly, leveling the match before clinching victory in a tense tiebreaker. This match extended over two hours, highlighting elite tennis from both competitors.

In another captivating match, Tina Smith triumphed over Daria Kudashova with a scoreline of 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Although she dropped the second set, Smith maintained her aggressive approach, breaking Kudashova's serve at key moments in the final set to secure the win.

The main draws of the tournament will commence on February 3, featuring Tatjana Maria from Germany facing Aleksandra Krunic of Croatia in the inaugural match on center court. Following that, Sara Bejlek from the Czech Republic will take on Rebecca Marino from Canada. The day's events will conclude with India’s Sahaja Yamalapalli squaring off against Lanlana Tararudee of Thailand.