Qualifier Shikha Uberoi failed to keep her momentum going and went down to Meghann Shaughnessy of the US in the second round of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells, California, on Saturday.

Shikha was outclassed in straight sets, 5-7, 1-6, by world no. 41 Shaughnessy.

The world no. 148, who will play for India in next month's Fed Cup against Australia, had upset world no. 81 Akiko Morigami of Japan 6-4, 7-5 in the first round.