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Assam's Ashmita Chaliha Upsets World No. 2 Yamaguchi, Reaches French Open Quarter-Finals
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 22 Oct 2026, 11:45 PM
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Ashmita Chaliha of Assam stunned world No. 2 Yamaguchi to secure a spot in the quarter‑finals of the French Open.
Ashmita Chaliha, the rising Indian tennis star from Assam, delivered a sensational performance at Roland Garros by defeating world No. 2 Yamaguchi in the round of 16.
The match, played on clay courts in Paris, saw Chaliha overcome a top‑ranked opponent with a blend of aggressive baseline play and tactical net approaches, earning her a place in the quarter‑finals.
Her victory marks a historic moment for Indian tennis, as she becomes the first player from Assam to reach this stage of a Grand Slam event, boosting hopes for greater representation from the Northeast in international competitions.
The match, played on clay courts in Paris, saw Chaliha overcome a top‑ranked opponent with a blend of aggressive baseline play and tactical net approaches, earning her a place in the quarter‑finals.
Her victory marks a historic moment for Indian tennis, as she becomes the first player from Assam to reach this stage of a Grand Slam event, boosting hopes for greater representation from the Northeast in international competitions.