Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi
The 17-year-old Indian got off to a quick start against the world No. 92, racing to a 4-0 lead, but Combs fought back to take the next two games. Maaya then reeled off seven successive games, taking a 5-0 lead in the second set when the American broke while the 15th seed was serving for the match. 18 in the world, struggled with his serve, landing just 52 per cent of his first serves and hitting six double faults. He could convert just three of 10 break-point opportunities in the match, while the American made six of eight.
“I’m happy to get past the first round, which is always tough,” she said. I haven’t been able to work out what the problem is,” Paparkar said. “He has a great backhand, I knew that, so I was attacking his forehand, but without my best shot I couldn’t do much damage.”
“This is the first time I’m playing her, I didn’t know my opponent really well. I was a little nervous when I went in, but I think I’m happy that I got past all that and overall played a good match. Paparkar, ranked No.
“My biggest weapon was not working today, I’ve been struggling with it the last couple of weeks.