Adkar-Bhosale become first all-Indian pair to reach WTA Tour doubles final
Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale have become the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA Tour-level doubles final at the Chennai Open. They secured their spot by defeating a Polish-American duo in a closely contested semifinal match.
Why it matters
This victory represents a significant milestone for Indian women's tennis, marking a breakthrough in professional doubles competition.
Chennai India's Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale created history by becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Tour-level doubles final, beating second seeds Weronika Falkowska of Poland and Alana Smith of the USA in a thrilling semifinal at the Chennai Open on Saturday (November 7, 2026). The Indian duo recovered from a mid-match slump to prevail 6-2 2-6 10-8, keeping their composure in the deciding super tie-break after the Polish-American combination had threatened to snatch the contest away. The achievement is significant for Indian women's tennis, with no all-Indian combination having previously reached a final at the main WTA Tour level. Shikha Uberoi and her sister Neha had reached the finals of the 2005 Sunfeast Open and Guangzhou Open, but Neha represented the USA, making them an Indo-American combination.
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