Fed Cup: Sania-Ankita seal India's place in playoffs

Ankita shines with two wins as India creates Fed Cup history

Kadhe, Bhosale, Banthia are No. 1 in MSLTA 2017 year-end rankings

Mihika Yadav (Girls’ Under 18), Aryaan Bhatia (Boys’ Under 16) and Prerna Vichare (Girls’ Under 16) were the three No 1 players from Mumbai region.

Ankita and Rutuja, the two rising stars of Indian women’s tennis, have made competitive forays in recent times.

The lanky Rutuja supported by MSLTA played the $125K series straight after playing the $15K and $25K series.

Rutuja had a nervy start but held her first serve but played wayward shots on his second serve to concede a break.

Russia’s Valentyna Ivakhnenko defeated Czech Republic’s Marie Bouzkova 6-3, 6-3 in another first round match between unseeded players.

The 21-year-old is the only state player in Mumbai Open, and is taking no pressure when competing against quality players.

Rutuja Bhosale has been stunning tennis circuits with her brilliant performance.