The ITF W50 Ahmedabad tournament is turning into an exciting battleground for Indian women’s tennis, with several homegrown talents making a strong impact.
Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Vaidehi Chaudhari, and Akanksha Nitture have all booked their spots in the Round of 16, while some unexpected results have added to the drama.
Ankita Raina Moves Into R16 with Straight-Sets Win
🇮🇳 Ankita Raina (7) def. 🇯🇵 Funa Kozaki – 6-3, 6-4
India’s top-ranked player in the tournament, Ankita Raina (#292), lived up to expectations, securing a solid 6-3, 6-4 win over Japan’s Funa Kozaki (#607) in the Round of 32. Having received a bye in R1, Raina looked in control throughout the match, using her experience and consistency to neutralize Kozaki’s game.
Raina now faces 12th seed Park (#378) in the pre-quarterfinals, where she will look to continue her strong run and push for a deep finish in front of her home crowd.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty Battles Past Humera Baharmus in an All-Indian Thriller
🇮🇳 Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (10) def. 🇮🇳 Humera Baharmus – 3-6, 7-5, 6-3
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (#313) put up an impressive fight to rally from a set down and defeat fellow Indian Humera Baharmus (#1197). After losing the opening set 3-6, Bhamidipaty showed incredible resilience, turning the match around with a gritty 7-5, 6-3 finish.
She now faces a tough test against 5th seed Rina Kaji (#262) from Japan in the Round of 16.
Akanksha Nitture Stuns 2nd Seed Marina Bassols Ribera in a Huge Upset
🇮🇳 Akanksha Nitture def. 🇪🇸 Marina Bassols Ribera (2) – 6-4, 3-6, 7-5
The biggest shock of the tournament so far came when Qualifier Akanksha Nitture (#842) pulled off a sensational upset against World No. 228 Marina Bassols Ribera. The Indian youngster showcased remarkable composure to edge out the 2nd seed in a thrilling three-set contest.
This marks Nitture’s first career win over a Top-300 player, a huge milestone in her young career. She will now take on compatriot Vaidehi Chaudhari (#405) in R16, guaranteeing at least one more Indian in the quarterfinals.
Vaidehi Chaudhari Cruises Into R16 with a Dominant Win
🇮🇳 Vaidehi Chaudhari def. 🇯🇵 Kobayashi – 6-1, 6-3
Unlike some of the other high-pressure matches, Vaidehi Chaudhari (#405) made quick work of Japan’s Kobayashi (#721), securing an emphatic 6-1, 6-3 victory. Chaudhari’s aggressive baseline play proved too much for her opponent, allowing her to march into the Round of 16.
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She will now face Akanksha Nitture in an all-Indian battle for a quarterfinal spot.
More Indian Players in Action in earlier Rounds
• Zeel Desai’s Commanding R1 Win
🇮🇳 Zeel Desai def. 🇮🇳 Sonal Patil – 6-1, 6-1
Zeel Desai looked in excellent form as she dominated her Qualifier opponent Sonal Patil in the first round.
• Anjali Rathi’s Impressive Upset Over WTA #624
🇮🇳 Anjali Rathi def. 🇩🇪 Ewald – 6-2, 6-4
Anjali Rathi (#1396) produced another notable result, defeating Germany’s WTA #624 Ewald in straight sets.
• Vaishnavi Adkar’s Three-Set Victory Over WTA #443
🇮🇳 Vaishnavi Adkar def. 🇷🇺 Anastasia Yashina – 6-4, 1-6, 6-4
Vaishnavi Adkar (#611) showcased her fighting spirit, overcoming a second-set slump to beat Russia’s WTA #443 Anastasia Yashina.
• Pranjala Yadlapalli’s Comeback Journey Continues
🇮🇳 Pranjala Yadlapalli lost to 🇯🇵 Morisaki – 2-6, 3-6
Returning from injury, Yadlapalli struggled against Japan’s Morisaki, but her presence in the tournament is a positive sign for her recovery.
Looking Ahead: Key R16 Matchups for Indian Players
• Ankita Raina (7) vs. Park (12) 🇰🇷
• Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (10) vs. Kaji (5) 🇯🇵
• Vaidehi Chaudhari vs. Akanksha Nitture 🇮🇳
With several Indian players still in contention, the ITF W50 Ahmedabad remains a crucial tournament for showcasing the depth of women’s tennis in India. With a mix of expected wins and major upsets, the coming rounds promise to be even more exciting!
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