Hyderabad: Hyderabad tennis player Sahaja Yamalapalli entered into quarterfinals of the singles event of the ITF $25K Women tournament in Gurugram on Thursday.
In the pre-quarterfinal clash, the State player defeated compatriot Ria Bhatiya 7-6 (8), 7-5 to enter into the last eight stage of the competition.
Meanwhile, another State player Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty lost to Jacqueline Cabaj Awad of Sweden 1-6 , 6-3 , 7-6 (5) in a hard of fought battle. In doubles clash, the pair of Rashmikaa and Vaidehee Choudhari suffered defeat to second seed Jacqueline and Justina Mikulskyte 3-6, 6-4, 10-8 to end their campaign.