Excitement pulsed through Mumbai on Wednesday as the 2026 WTA 125 Mumbai Open unfolded at MSLTA with quarterfinal qualifiers emerging from intense battles. Defending champ Darja Semenistaja headlined, clawing past Mai Hontama 6-4, 7-6 (7-3) following a shaky start in a match that tested her mettle over 115 minutes.
Yamaguchi’s clash with Kabaj was pure drama—a 2-hour-40-minute three-setter where she erased a 4-6 deficit to win 6-4, 7-6 (7-5). Third-seeded Lioletta Jeanjean cruised 6-3, 6-3 over Miho Kuramochii, her form impeccable. Sawangkeew, last season’s bridesmaid, powered through Misaki Matsuda 6-4, 6-1.
India’s Prarthana Thombare and Elevtina Ibrahimova stumbled in doubles quarters, losing 6-1, 6-1 to semifinalists Polina Iatcenko and Elena Pridankina. Semenistaja’s doubles stint with Pavlikovska ended in a 6-0, 6-4 loss to Kuwata and Park So-Hyun.
As these players gear up for quarters, the tournament’s momentum builds, blending international flair with local passion. Mumbai Open continues to captivate with its blend of upsets, endurance, and elite play.