India, Feb. 9 -- Jil Teichmann lowered herself, skillfully cushioning a volley to secure the point. With her fists tightly clenched, she released a triumphant shout of "allez." This rallying cry served as her battle call as she faced Manachaya Sawangkaew of Thailand in the final of the L&T Mumbai Open on Sunday.

That exclamation marked a moment of victory as she captured the WTA 125 title with a score of 6-3, 6-4.

"It was certainly a goal for me to win this trophy," remarked Teichmann, currently ranked No. 117 in the world, following her victory. "This is merely one step I have taken, and I aspire to continue progressing."

Her success on Sunday is expected to propel the former world No. 21 back into the top 100, as she steadily reestablishes herself among the elite in women's tennis. A series of injuries throughout much of 2023 and the early part of 2024 had caused her ranking to decline. She emphasizes the importance of adhering to the process to regain her position and advance further.

"I have encountered many challenging moments," she stated. "I am grateful for these experiences because they have allowed me to learn a great deal about myself as a player and to engage in deeper reflection. The most significant lesson I learned was simply to persevere. It may sound strange, but you will endure, and that will ultimately strengthen you. Just have faith in that."

On Sunday, a strong display of confidence was evident as the left-handed player adopted an aggressive approach to tennis, skillfully combining topspin with flat shots and frequently advancing to the net.

Sawangkaew proved to be a formidable opponent, refusing to concede easily. However, Teichmann ultimately succeeded in finding the lines more consistently than her Thai counterpart, thereby clinching the victory.

Prarthana Thombare narrowly misses out in doubles final

Indian doubles player Prarthana Thombare, alongside her Dutch partner Arianne Hartono, faced a challenging match against the all-Russian second seeds, Elena Pridankina and Amina Anshba, ultimately losing a closely contested doubles final.

The Indo-Dutch pair fell short with a score of 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-10, marking their second consecutive defeat in the final of the Mumbai Open. Last year, Thombare and Hartono were defeated by Dalila Jakupovic and Sabrina Santamaria in the championship match.

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