The Chennai Tennis Open 2025 women’s singles Round of 16 thrilled spectators with intense rallies, surprising results, and commanding performances across multiple courts.
Indonesia’s Jessy Tjen produced one of the biggest upsets, defeating Czech rising star Linda Fruhvirtova 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a remarkable comeback.
Tjen’s relentless baseline play and clever shot variation turned the match around, stunning Fruhvirtova and securing her a memorable quarterfinal appearance.
Croatia’s Donna Vekic dominated India’s Shrivalli Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-2 with aggressive groundstrokes and clinical finishing, advancing comfortably to the quarterfinals in straight sets.
Vekic displayed her experience and confidence, keeping consistent pressure on Yamalapalli with sharp returns and near-flawless service games throughout both sets.
Australia’s Kimberly Birrell battled past India’s Sai Bhamidipaty 7-5, 7-6(2) in a tightly contested clash filled with long rallies and tense moments.
Birrell handled the pressure well in both sets, closing out the second-set tiebreak with exceptional composure and precise backhand winners.
Turkey’s Zeynep Sönmez fought valiantly but ultimately lost 6-2, 3-6, 3-6 to Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee, who displayed impressive consistency from the baseline.
Tararudee recovered strongly after dropping the opening set, adjusting her tactics to dominate the final two sets and seal an excellent comeback victory.
Australia’s Arina Rodionova outlasted compatriot Storm Hunter 1-6, 6-4, 7-6(9) in one of the tournament’s most dramatic Round of 16 matches.
Rodionova saved multiple match points in the decider, using her vast experience to hold nerve and complete a stunning turnaround win.
Polina Iatcenko delivered a confident performance to beat Poland’s Katarzyna Kawa 6-2, 6-3, advancing smoothly into her first Chennai quarterfinal appearance.
Iatcenko served consistently well, mixing deep forehands with precise volleys that kept Kawa constantly under pressure during the one-sided match.
Taipei’s Joanna Garland battled hard to edge Japan’s Miyu Yamaguchi 5-7, 7-5, 7-5 in an exhausting three-set marathon lasting over two hours.
Garland’s stamina and fighting spirit proved decisive, as she held firm in crucial points to claim one of her biggest wins this season.
Slovakia’s Martina Pohankova capped off the day’s play by defeating France’s Diane Parry 6-3, 6-4, showcasing control and consistency from start to finish.
Each Round of 16 contest delivered thrilling tennis and high-quality shot-making, setting up a gripping quarterfinal lineup for the Chennai Tennis Open 2025.
Fans now eagerly await the next round as Vekic, Rodionova, and Tararudee continue their quest for the Chennai title under the Indian sun.
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