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Mumbai Open: Maaya Rajeshwaran Stages Spectacular Comeback To Defeat Jessica Failla
Rebecca Marino Canada: It was another enthralling day of action at theMumbai Open WTA 125 Series at the Cricket Club of India. Maaya Rajeshwaran staged a spectacular comeback to defeat Jessica Failla, while top seed Petra Marcinko's unexpected retirement made headlines, as the qualifying draw concluded.
In a fiercely contested battle, Maaya Rajeshwaran showcased remarkable determination to outlast Jessica Failla 7-6, 1-6, 6-4. After winning the first set in a tense tiebreak, Rajeshwaran dropped the second set as her opponent found her groove. The third set was tightly contested, but Rajeshwaran's composure under pressure sealed her well-deserved victory.
Second-seeded Petra Marcinko's campaign came to an abrupt end as she retired while trailing 1-2 against Aleksandar Krunic. The reason for her withdrawal was not immediately disclosed, but her departure left a significant void in the tournament.
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