Upsets and strong performances mark Bahrain women’s open round of 32

TDT | Manama

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The round of 32 at the Bahrain Open Women’s Tennis Championship (M75) delivered promising matchups and notable upsets yesterday, as players battled through an action-packed day of competition at the Bahrain Tennis Federation courts.

The standout result saw Russia’s Ekaterina Ovcharenko produce a major surprise by eliminating top seed compatriot Aliftina Ibragimova in a hard-fought three-set match, winning 6-3, 3-6, 6-4. Japan’s second seed Rina Saigo continued her strong run, overcoming Ekaterina Yashina 7-5, 6-3 after a closely contested opening set.

Elsewhere, China’s Shuai Cheng secured a straight-sets victory over India’s Ankita Raina, while Maria Kalyakina staged an impressive comeback to defeat Bulgarian contender Isabella Shinikova in three sets. France’s fifth seed Fiona Ferro advanced with a solid win over American Gina D. Valco, as several other seeded players were tested or knocked out.

The tournament continues with growing anticipation as the remaining contenders advance toward the later rounds, with the Bahrain Open once again showcasing high-level women’s tennis and intense competition on the international stage.