The Indian pair of Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Riya Bhatia entered the quarter-finals of the L&T Mumbai Open tennis event along with compatriots Prarthana Thombare and Rutuja Bhosale here on Wednesday.

Shrivalli and Riya beat Japan’s Mai Hontama and Kyoka Okamura 5-7, 6-2, 10-7. Their aggressive net play and strategic shot placement under pressure proved decisive in clinching the memorable win.