Adkar-Bhosale become first all-Indian pair to reach WTA 250 final; Tjen advances to second consecutive Chennai Open final

Chennai, Tamil Nadu: Indian tennis players Vaishnavi Adkar and Rutuja Bhosale created history at the Chennai Open 2026, becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA 250 doubles final. The duo defeated second seeds Weronika Falkowska of Poland and Alana Smith of the United States 6-2, 2-6, [10-8] in a thrilling semi-final at the SDAT Tennis Stadium on Saturday, November 7.

The Indian pair made a confident start, securing the opening set 6-2 with two breaks of serve. However, Falkowska and Smith mounted a strong comeback in the second set, breaking the Indian duo twice to level the contest.

With a place in the final on the line, the match went into a deciding match tie-break. Adkar and Bhosale held their nerve in the crucial moments, winning 10-8 to secure a historic victory and book their place in the Chennai Open doubles final.

For 21-year-old Adkar, the victory marks her first appearance in a Chennai Open doubles final. Bhosale, meanwhile, has progressed one step further than her semi-final finish at last year’s tournament.

Adkar and Bhosale Celebrate Maiden WTA Final Together

Reflecting on their achievement, 30-year-old Bhosale spoke about the significance of reaching her first WTA final alongside Adkar.

“It’s really special. The last time, I lost in the semi-finals, but that was a breakthrough moment for me. This time, I knew we had a tough opponent in the semi-finals. Making our first WTA final together, especially with Vaish, feels surreal,” Bhosale said.

Adkar also expressed her excitement about reaching her first WTA final, recalling how the partnership came together.

“I was surprised when Rutuja asked me to partner her for doubles. It has always been fun sharing the court with her, and I’m really glad that I’ve reached my first WTA final,” Adkar said.

Chennai Open Continues Its Legacy of Indian Tennis Breakthroughs

Chennai has long played a significant role in shaping Indian tennis, providing several players with career-defining opportunities.

The tournament’s contribution to Indian tennis dates back to 1997, when it was known as the Gold Flake Open and formed part of the ATP World Series, the predecessor to the current ATP 250 category.

It was in Chennai that legendary Indian doubles partners Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi won their first ATP Tour doubles title together. The pair went on to win the Chennai title again in 1998 and 1999, eventually reaching the world No. 1 ranking in doubles in 1999.

Several other Indian players have also achieved important milestones at the tournament. Rohan Bopanna reached his first ATP-level doubles final in 2006, partnering Prakash Amritraj. Somdev Devvarman reached his first Chennai Open singles final in 2009, while Ramkumar Ramanathan made his first ATP 250-level singles quarter-final appearance in 2016.

The 2026 edition has continued this tradition of Indian breakthroughs. Seventeen-year-old Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi reached the singles quarter-finals, becoming the first Indian since Sania Mirza in 2012 to achieve the feat.

Adkar and Bhosale have now added another milestone to Chennai’s rich tennis history by becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA 250 doubles final.

Janice Tjen Advances to Second Consecutive Chennai Open Final

In the women’s singles, defending champion and top seed Janice Tjen continued her impressive title defence, defeating American Robin Montgomery 6-3, 6-4 to secure her place in a second consecutive Chennai Open final.

The 24-year-old Indonesian delivered a commanding performance over one hour and 23 minutes, maintaining her composure and executing her game plan with precision.

Tjen struck six aces and 22 winners, compared with Montgomery’s one ace and 17 winners. She also converted three of her six break-point opportunities and won 64 points, while Montgomery managed 49.

Speaking after the victory, Tjen reflected on her growing connection with India and the significance of returning to the final after a challenging year.

“I can’t lie, it really is becoming a second home. To be back in the final, especially after a tough year, means a lot. Being able to reach another final here is an amazing feeling,” Tjen said.

Asked about her Diwali plans ahead of Sunday’s final, the defending champion said recovery would remain her priority.

“Recovery is the first priority. We’ll see tomorrow if we have some time to celebrate,” she added.

Magda Linette Sets Up Final Clash Against Janice Tjen

Tjen will face third seed Magda Linette of Poland in Sunday’s women’s singles final.

Linette secured her place in the title clash with a comeback victory over seventh seed Anastasia Zakharova. After losing the opening set 2-6, the Polish player rallied to win the next two sets 6-2, 6-3.

The final promises an exciting contest between defending champion Tjen and the experienced Linette, who will be looking to prevent the Indonesian from retaining her Chennai Open title.

The Chennai Open 2026 will conclude on Sunday, November 8, with the women’s singles and doubles finals.

Chennai Open 2026: Semi-Final Results

Women’s Singles

• [1] Janice Tjen (INA) defeated Robin Montgomery (USA) 6-3, 6-4.

• [3] Magda Linette (POL) defeated [7] Anastasia Zakharova 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Women’s Doubles

• Vaishnavi Adkar (IND) / Rutuja Bhosale (IND) defeated [2] Weronika Falkowska (POL) / Alana Smith (USA) 6-2, 2-6, [10-8].

• Naima Karamoko (SUI) / Simona Waltert (SUI) defeated Isabelle Haverlag (NED) / Panna Udvardy (HUN) 6-4, 6-4.

The Chennai Open 2026 concludes on Sunday, November 8, with the women’s singles and doubles finals at the SDAT Tennis Stadium in Chennai.