International women’s tennis series known as WTA started yesterday in Chennai. Tamil Nadu Tennis Association and Tamil Nadu Government jointly organized this series for the first time in Tamil Nadu at STAD in Nungambakkam, Chennai. Started on the field. In this, the leading players including Alison Risky of America, Kraseva of Russia, Magda Lynette of Poland have seen the field.
In the singles first round of the series, India’s 359th-ranked Karman Kaur Thandi took on France’s 111th-ranked Saul Brackett. After losing the first set 4-6, Karman Kaur won the second set 6-4.
After that, excitement spread in the third set that could decide the victory. Thandia, who splashed her ace serves among the local fans, put a lot of pressure on the French player. In particular, she served at a speed of 143 km and easily won the last set 6-3 and advanced to the second round. In the second round, Indian player Karman Kaur Thandi will have a tough test with strong Canadian player Eugenie Bouchard.
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Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu Sports Minister Meiyanathan, who personally visited the Chennai Open International Women’s Tennis Tournament, reviewed the preparations for the tournament. Later speaking to the media, the minister said that steps have been taken to hold ATP tennis series for men again in Tamil Nadu.
Moreover, the Tamil Nadu government, which is giving importance to the traditional sports of Tamil Nadu, promised to make Chennai the sports capital.
On the second day of the Chennai Open women’s tennis series, Allison Risky of America and Ankita Raina of India will face off in the first round today…
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