Latvian semenistaja

Mumbai Open WTA: Sixth seed Darja Semenistaja of Latvia will take on Storm Hunter of Australia in the singles final of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series Tennis Championships, both coming through the semifinals with comprehensive wins at the Cricket Club of India (CCI) here on Saturday.

The 21-year-old Latvian Semenistaja, who won an ITF title in Bengaluru last month, continued her success on Indian soil with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Dutchwoman Arianne Hartono at the floodlit CCI courts on Saturday evening.

Hunter, the world’s third-ranked doubles player, upset eighth seed Katie Volynets 6-4, 7-6 in the first semifinal of the day. The 29-year-old left-hander, a Grand Slam champion in the mixed doubles format, continued her strong start to the season in singles.