The Indo-Swiss pair was beaten in straight sets
Following a first round loss, The top-ranked pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis crashed out of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart. (Photo: AFP)
Stuttgart: Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis’ unbeaten run came to an end after the pair lost in the first round of Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart on Thursday.
The Indo-Swiss pair was outplayed 6-3, 6-3 by Petra Martic and Stephanie Vogt who were playing their first game as a team.
Before coming into this tournament, Sania and Martina had won three titles in a row which powered them to World No 1 in rankings.
(Photo: AP)
Their triumphs in Indian Wells, Miami Open and WTA Family Circle Cup had made them favourites in this competition as well. However, they were crashed out of the tournament following a shock defeat in the first round.
Sania’s Swiss partner Martina Hingis struggled with back injury and got treated during the match.
( Source : deccan chronicle )
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