Tokyo Olympics: Tennis LIVE Day 2, July 25 — Sania Mirza/Ankita Raina gets knocked out - Updates, score, results, blog
Questions unanswered
Sania's form and Ankita's competency were questioned as they reached Tokyo.
The question stands, the wait for a win in women's doubles prolongs, as Ukraine enjoys sailing on their second winds. India trails 1-8
Sania Mirza and Ankita Raina are all over the place here and aren't being able to get any points on the board. This match took a nightmarish turn.
This is not panning out in a pretty way for the Indians.
The Ukrainian pair lead 5-0 in the point play-off.
Switcheroo : From serving a bagel to staring at one
Ukraine leads 5-0 in the 3rd set
Set a-peice
Ukraine steamrolled Indian in the tiebreaker, winning 7-0
We are headed to the decider.
Women’s doubles first round match update: #UKR twin sisters stage a fight back to take the second set 7-6 against #IND @MirzaSania / @ankita_champ
— All India Tennis Association (@AITA__Tennis) July 25, 2021
It's 6-0, 7-6 for Mirza/Raina and we go into the decider.#AITATennis #Tokyo2020 #Tennis #Cheer4India
Dragged to the tiebreaker
What seemed to be a quick job, India now ina pickle
2-0 Ukraine leads in the tie break!tiebreaker
Quick Hold
A quick hold for India, 6-5. Will this be enough of a confidence booster to finish the set? The match has surely taken an interesting turn
Break denied, headed to extra games
India seems to have taken their foot off the pedal a little too early. Ukraine levels up 5-5.
If only we had a way to watch the drama on court 11.
Finishing jitters
Ukraine breaks Indian serve for the first time. India lead 5-4
This could take the match to extra points
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