Mumbai Open: Korneeva beats Bhamidipaty, into last eight

Russian Alina Korneeva edged out Indian qualifier Shrivalli Bhamidipaty 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 to advance to the last 8 of the Mumbai Open at the Cricket Club of India.

Korneeva, ranked No 134, will play Australian Storm Hunter next.

Ahead of her victory, the 16-year-old Russian won against Frenchwoman Chloe Paquet (6-1, 6-3).

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty edged out Japanese Nao Hibino, the second seed (2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (5)) in the previous round of the Mumbai tournament.

Mumbai WTA 125K Series, other second-round results (Cricket Club of India, hard, USD 115.000, most recent results first):

• Sahaja Yamalapalli vs. Polina Kudermetova
• Katie Volynets vs. Rutuja Bhosale
• Sohyun Park vs. Camilla Rosatello
• Moyuka Uchijima vs. Dalma Galfi
• Arianne Hartono beat Arina Rodionova (4): 6-4, 6-4
• Darja Semenistaja (6) beat Amandine Hesse (Q): 2-6, 6-4, 6-4
• Storm Hunter beat Laura Pigossi (5): 6-3, 6-3