Chennai Open 2022: Ankita Raina Blown Away By Tatjana Maria
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Chennai Open 2022: The fourth-seed Tatjana Maria proved too good for the 29-year old Ankita Raina, dashing her hopes in an hour and 15 minutes.
Experienced German Tatjana Maria outclassed India No. 1 Ankita Raina 6-0, 6-1 in the opening round of the singles main draw of the Chennai Open WTA 250 tennis tournament in Chennai on Tuesday. Russian Anastasia Gasanova sent top-seed Alison-Riske Amritraj packing with a 6-2 6-3 win in an hour and 29 minutes. The fourth-seed Maria proved too good for the 29-year old Indian, dashing her hopes in an hour and 15 minutes. The Wimbledon semifinalist did not allow Raina any chance.
Though the German did not hit too many winners, she simply sliced her way to success. She opted for the slice on numerous occasions, frustrating the local player.
The first set was over in 31 minutes with the No. 4 seed making the most of a weak Raina serve while saving two break points on her own serve.
The second too appeared to be heading towards a rout before the Indian managed to win a game.
The fact that Raina could win only 38 out of the 101 points to her opponent's 63 indicated the gulf in standard and the Indian's struggles.
