Indian sports news wrap, January 14

Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty was amongst the three Indians out of 14 to enter the second round of qualifying in the KPB Trust ITF Women’s Open that began at the KSLTA Stadium on Sunday. The 13 seed overcame a fighting Ekaterina Yashina 7 5, 7 6 (5) in the first round. Zeel Desai seeded 14 and 11 seed Vaidehi Chaudhary were the other Indians who advanced to the final round of qualifying.

Eight qualifiers will be spotted on Monday who will play the main draw that begins on Tuesday. Arjun Kadhe in partnership with Marcus Willis was beaten 6 3, 6 4 in the doubles final by the Polish duo of Karol Drzewiecki and Piotr Matuszewski in the €74,825 Challenge tennis tournament in Oeiras, Portugal.

The champion team won €4,250 and 75 ATP points. The runners up collected €2,450 and 44 points. €74,825 Challenger, Oeiras, Portugal Doubles (final): Karol Drzewiecki & Piotr Matuszewski (Pol) bt Arjun Kadhe & Marcus Willis (GBR) 6 3, 6 4. Comments.