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<\/picture><\/div>\nIndia’s Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale created history by becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a Women\u2019s 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).<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nFormer India player Sania Mirza won 43 doubles titles during her illustrious career but never partnered an Indian in those triumphs.<\/p>\n
Ankita Raina and Karman Thandi won a WTA 125 doubles title in 2018, a level below the main Tour, while Prarthna Thombare reached three WTA 125 finals with Dutch partner Arianne Hartono.<\/p>\n
Adkar and Bhosale looked in complete control in the opening set, capitalising on the errors of their opponents to take a commanding 4-1 lead.<\/p>\n
The Indians made the first breakthrough in the third game after Adkar attacked Smith’s second serve with a fierce return that Falkowska failed to put back into play.<\/p>\n
Bhosale then consolidated the advantage with a comfortable hold.<\/p>\n
A forehand error from Falkowska presented the home pair with another break opportunity, which Bhosale converted with a powerful forehand return to establish a double-break cushion.<\/p>\n
The second seeds struggled to find their rhythm as the Indians wrapped up the opening set without much resistance.<\/p>\n
The momentum, however, shifted in the second set. The Indians missed opportunities to break Smith and Falkowska in the third and fifth games, allowing their opponents to grow in confidence.<\/p>\n
Adkar endured a disastrous sixth game, dropping her serve at love after committing two consecutive double faults.<\/p>\n
The Indians also struggled to finish points at the net as the Polish-American pair tightened their grip on the contest.<\/p>\n
Adkar, who had also needed medical attention during her singles second-round match, received a medical timeout for treatment to her strapped left thigh.<\/p>\n
Bhosale subsequently came under pressure on serve, and the second seeds converted their first of three break points to level the match at one set apiece.<\/p>\n
In the deciding super tie-break, Falkowska and Smith raced to a 3-0 lead, but the Indians fought back to remain in contention.<\/p>\n
Bhosale produced a fine point but followed it with a double fault as the Indians slipped to 6-8. She then found a forehand winner, passing Smith to reduce the deficit.<\/p>\n
Adkar produced a winning volley to earn match point before sealing the historic victory with a superb forehand down the line, sparking celebrations for the home pair.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n