India's premier women's tennis player, Ankita Raina, showcased her prowess by advancing to the round of 16 at the WTA $125k Veneto Open in Gaiba, Italy. Demonstrating exceptional skill and determination, Raina, currently ranked 217th, triumphed over the Czech Republic's Dominika Salkova with a decisive 7-5, 6-3 victory in the opening round.