Tokyo 2020
Tokyo Olympics: Tennis LIVE Day 2, July 25 — Sania Mirza/Ankita Raina gets knocked out - Updates, score, results, blog
In a bizarre turn of events, Indian duo of Sania Mirza/Ankita Raina are sent packing home after being handed a loss by the Kichenok twins.
Looking to get off to a winning start, Indian tennis star Sania Mirza will be joining forces with Ankita Raina to take on the twin sisters from Ukraine - Nadiia Kichenok and Lydumyla Kichenok in the first round of the Women's Doubles encounter.
For Sania Mirza, this will be the fourth straight Olympics while Ankita Mirza will be making her debut appearance at an Olympics with her Tokyo outing. For Sania, the Kichenok sisters are familiar opponents as well as partners, as Mirza has paired up with Nadiia very recently and together they won the 2020 Hobart International.
All in all, the match can get tricky, especially if Ankita Raina faces nerves during the crucial points of the face-off. It will be the onus of the 2016 Rio Olympics Mixed Doubles semi-finalist to take the helm and lead India to victory in this opening round clash.
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Live Updates
- 25 July 2021 3:11 AM GMT
Serving for the match
Ukraine managed to delay the inevitable as they hold their service again. India leads 5-3
- 25 July 2021 3:07 AM GMT
One to go!
The opening round has been a comfortable affair for the Indian duo. They lead 5-2 and will receive for straight-sets victory
- 25 July 2021 3:03 AM GMT
First break of Set 2
A tussle in the 6th game of the 2nd Set saw few break points come and go. India finally converts.
One break up, 4-2
- 25 July 2021 2:51 AM GMT
Longer Games
A sudden resurgence from the Ukrainians who are now standing their ground; holds again. 2-2
- 25 July 2021 2:47 AM GMT
Resistance in Set 2
The Kichenoks seem to find their rhythm finally, as they forced first break points today. Indians too strong to let them convert. 2-1 India Leads
- 25 July 2021 2:42 AM GMT
Ukraine makes it on board
It took the sisters 8 games to make it on board. Change in strategies?
India 1-1 Ukraine. Set 2
- 25 July 2021 2:33 AM GMT
Game, Set!
It's almost as if the Indians are in a hurry to send their opponents packing. 6-0.
India leads 1 set to Nill
#Tennis | BAGEL IS SREVED FOR SUNDAY BREAKFAST! 🥯#SaniaMirza and #AnkitaRaina take the first set 6⃣-0⃣.
— The Bridge (@the_bridge_in) July 25, 2021
While there's no way for you to watch the Indian pair have a blast, you can keep following our live blog for updates.#Tokyo2020 #TeamIndia https://t.co/1dry1L1Ajs - 25 July 2021 2:30 AM GMT
A Bagel on the cards?
India receives for the set. They haven't lost a game yet. Can they pull a begel : 6-0?
- 25 July 2021 2:26 AM GMT
Double Break. 4-0
One-sided traffic at the Ariake Court #11. The Kichenok twins having a hard time finding a chink in the Indian defence
- 25 July 2021 2:21 AM GMT
In Sync!
Quick service hold from both Sania and Ankita, beaming with confidence. 3-0