Japanese akiko omae

Japanese Akiko Omae: Vaishnavi Aadkar, coming after three qualifying rounds, on Wednesday scripted an upset victory over the much-accomplished Japanese Akiko Omae to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the ITF Women’s Open Gurugram W35.

In a first round encounter played at The Tennis Project courts, 19-year-old Vaishnavi won 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 in a match that lasted close to two hours.

Fifth seed Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty, wild card entrant Riya Bhatia were the other Indians who entered the round of 16 along with Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai who had won their opening round singles yesterday.