Shrivalli ensured a winning start for India in the championship, getting the better of New Zealand’s Aishi Das, securing a 6-1, 6-1 victory on the opening day of the tournament
The 21-year-old Dane delivered a high-quality display to disrupt Medvedev 7-5, 6-4 and reach his first tour-level final since Brisbane in January last year.
The Hyderabad girl teamed up with Danica Fernando to down Hyderabad duo of Sanjana Sirimalla and Omna Yadav with a 7-5, 6-3 win in the final on Thursday.
Taller players, with their better angles and higher contact point, can afford to use more of the explosive, throw-like technique and still land the ball within the service square of their opponent. Shorter players often need to use a more controlled motion to ensure their serves stay in play
In a dominant semifinal performance, Rashmikaa overwhelmed fellow state-player and second seed Sahaja Yamalapalli with a 6-3, 6-1 win, securing her spot in the final.