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Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association: Indian veteran Ankita Raina delivered a solid performance, defeating Akanksha Nitture in straight sets on Day 1 of the 2026 Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). The winners on that day also included Kristina Sidorova, Anastasia Kulikova, Zuzanna Pawlikowska, Misaki Matsuda, Nicole Fossa Huergo, Peangtarn Plipuech, and Yasmine Kabbaj.

The day’s events kicked off with Russia’s rising star, Kristina Sidorova, defeating 26-year-old Zeel Desai 6-2, 6-0 to move into the next qualifying round. The 19-year-old played assertively throughout, with her cross-court shots preventing Zeel Desai from finding any rhythm.

Meanwhile, on Court 1, Finland’s Anastasia Kulikova comfortably defeated Naoko Eto, winning both sets 6-0. The hard-court expert effectively used her serve, achieving an impressive 90% first-serve win rate.