SUMTER, South Carolina – Sahaja Yamalapalli, the Indian No. 2 tennis player, secured her spot in the quarterfinals of the ITF W75 event in Sumter, South Carolina, after defeating 19-year-old Katrina Scott in a thrilling three-set match 6-4, 2-6, 6-1.

Scott, a former top-150 player with impressive credentials, including a recent W35 event win and two US Open appearances, presented a formidable challenge for Yamalapalli. However, the 23-year-old from Hyderabad showcased her resilience and determination, ultimately prevailing in the decisive third set.

This victory marks a significant confidence booster for Yamalapalli, who earlier achieved a straight-sets win over University of Texas athlete Charlotte Chavatipon in the first round, 7-5, 6-1.

Yamalapalli’s remarkable run in Sumter will now see her face the tournament’s top seed, Maria Mateas, in the quarterfinals. The match promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented players.

The ITF W75 event is being held at the Palmetto Tennis Center in Sumter. Yamalapalli, who is backed by Techwave and Bharat Forge (via Lakshya), has received crucial support from her childhood coach, Prahlad Kumar Jain and Neeraj Kedia, throughout her journey.

This latest triumph adds to Yamalapalli’s growing list of achievements and solidifies her position as one of India’s most promising tennis stars.