Tata Open Maharashtra: India's Bhambri, Ramanathan off to winning starts in qualifiers

Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 1 (ANI): Indian players Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan kickstarted their campaign at the fifth edition of Tata Open Maharashtra with contrasting victories in the singles qualifying opening round at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Saturday.

While Bhambri dominated Diego Hidalgo by 6-2, 6-2 in the lopsided match, Chennai-based Ramanathan, who entered the draw as a wildcard, register