Later partnering Rui Du of China, Sharon Sanchana Paul outplayed Shanon Bronzi of Belgium and Janina Geiss of Germany in straight sets 6-1, 6-1 in the women’s doubles singles first round fixture.
INDIAN CHALLENGE ENDS: Meanwhile, Indian challenge in the men’s doubles semi-final of the $ 10,000 Thailand Futures Tennis Tournament ended in Bangkok. Indian duo of Kumara P Saradhi Adavelly and Vishnu Vardhan were ousted by Indonesian pair of Christopher Rungkat and David Agung Susanto in straight sets 6-4 6-4.