The Indian combination made the better start and edged the opening set 7-5, but Danilina and Putintseva recovered strongly to level the contest with a 6-3 second-set win. The Kazakh pair then held their nerve in the deciding match tie-break, winning it 10-5 to complete the comeback.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The result brought an early end to India\u2019s women\u2019s doubles challenge, although the tournament is not yet over for either Raina or Bhosale. The two Indians are also competing in the mixed doubles draw and will have another opportunity to extend their stay in the competition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Putintseva brings considerable experience from the international circuit to the Kazakh partnership and has regularly competed on the WTA Tour, including among the Top 100 in singles. That experience proved useful as the match entered its decisive phase, with the Kazakhs taking control after surrendering the first set.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Indian pair had initially put themselves in a strong position by claiming the opening set, but could not convert that advantage into victory. The second set slipped away 3-6, leaving the outcome to the match tie-break, where Danilina and Putintseva established a five-point winning margin.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elsewhere, Sumit Nagal\u2019s men\u2019s singles campaign was interrupted before the opening set could reach its conclusion. Nagal was leading South Korea\u2019s Hong Seongchan 3-2 when rain forced play to be suspended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The match has been rescheduled for Tuesday, leaving Nagal with an unfinished opening-round contest to complete.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Elsewhere, Sumit Nagal\u2019s men\u2019s singles campaign was interrupted before the opening set could reach its conclusion. Nagal was leading South Korea\u2019s Hong Seongchan 3-2 when rain forced play to be suspended.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the women\u2019s doubles exit confirmed, India\u2019s immediate tennis interest shifts to the mixed doubles events and Nagal\u2019s rescheduled singles match, as the Indian contingent looks to keep its presence in the competition alive.<\/p>\r\n\r\n