Mumbai Open 2026: Mananchaya Sawangkaew & Lilli Tagger set up singles final match
(Courtesy : L&T Mumbai Open)
Lilli Tagger beat Fangran Tian in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), to reach the final.
The penultimate day of the L&T Mumbai Open 2026 WTA 125K Series served tense clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).
Last edition’s runner up Mananchaya Sawangkaew and 17-year-old Lilli Tagger registered wins on Saturday, confirming their place in the Singles final. Meanwhile, the duo of Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko also booked their place in the Doubles final.
The first semi final was a repeat of last editions quarterfinal between Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Lanlana Tararudee. In a topsy turvy encounter, the former took the lead in the first set before faltering in the second.
However, Mananchaya – the last season’s runner up – responded strongly to eventually seal the deal, securing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 win in an hour and 53 minutes to book her place in the finals for the second time in as many years.
In the second semi final, seventh seed Lilli Tagger maintained her unbeaten run in the tournament, securing a win in straight sets against Fangran Tian.
The 22-year-old Chinese player, who was unseeded in the tournament, delivered a spirit display but eventually fell short as the 17-year-old Austrian prevailed 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) to confirm her place in the final.
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In the second semi finals of the Doubles, defending champion Elena Pridankina, who is paired with Polina Iatcenko, came from behind against Leolia Jeanjean and Naima Karamoko.
Having lost the first set, Pridankina/Iatcenko won the second and eventually clinched the tiebreaker, registering a 2-6, 6-4, (10-2) win to progress to the final.
Results:
Singles:
Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) bt Lanlana Tararudee (THA): 6-2, 3-6, 6-1
Lilli Tagger (AUT) bt Fangran Tian (CHN) : 6-2, 7-6 (7-3)
Doubles:
Elena Pridankina/ Polina Iatcenko bt Leolia Jeanjean (FRA)/Naima Karamoko (SUI) : 2-6, 6-4, (10-2).
Where is the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series being held?
The tournament is being held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts in Mumbai.
Who qualified for the singles final at the L&T Mumbai Open?
Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Lilli Tagger qualified for the singles final after winning their respective semi-final matches.
How did Mananchaya Sawangkaew reach the final?
Mananchaya defeated Lanlana Tararudee in a three-set match, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the semi-final.
Who did Lilli Tagger defeat in the semi-final?
Lilli Tagger beat Fangran Tian in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6 (7-3), to reach the final.
Who reached the doubles final at the Mumbai Open?
Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko reached the doubles final after defeating Leolia Jeanjean and Naima Karamoko.
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