Indian Tennis Shines on the Global Stage with Multiple Doubles Titles as Anirudh Chandrasekar and Adil win multiple Doubles titles.
Indian tennis had a remarkable week on the doubles circuit, with Adil Kalyanpur, Anirudh Chandrasekar, and Prarthana Thombare making headlines with their stellar performances. From Ahmedabad to Girona and Antalya, Indian players, along with their international partners, showcased their skills, winning crucial titles and making deep runs in various events.
Adil Kalyanpur and Kody Pearson Triumph in Ahmedabad
Adil Kalyanpur, alongside Australian partner Kody Pearson, captured the ITF M25 Ahmedabad doubles title in a thrilling final. The duo staged an incredible comeback, saving three match points before defeating the American-Kazakh pair of Nick Chappell and Timofey Lomakin in a dramatic match tiebreak:
🏆 Kalyanpur/Pearson (🇮🇳🇦🇺) def. Chappell/Lomakin (🇺🇸🇰🇿) – 6-3, 4-6, [16-14]
This title marks a significant achievement for Kalyanpur, further cementing his reputation as a promising Indian doubles player. The intense final showcased his mental resilience and ability to handle pressure on big points.
Anirudh Chandrasekar and David Vega Hernandez Rule in Girona
Another big win for Indian doubles tennis came at the ATP Challenger Costa Brava in Girona, Spain, where Anirudh Chandrasekar (India) and David Vega Hernandez (Spain) emerged victorious. The unseeded Indo-Spanish duo stunned the top-seeded pair of Orlando Luz (Brazil) and Gregoire Jacq (France) in the final, winning 6-4, 6-4.
🏆 Chandrasekar/Hernandez (🇮🇳🇪🇸) def. Luz/Jacq (🇧🇷🇫🇷) – 6-4, 6-4
Key Highlights of Chandrasekar’s Victory:
✅ 12th career doubles title for Anirudh Chandrasekar
✅ 2nd title of the 2025 season
✅ Straight-set victory over the top-seeded pair
Their road to the final included a dominant semi-final win against Matej Vocel and Szymon Walkow:
🔥 Chandrasekar/Hernandez def. Vocel/Walkow – 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
With this victory, Chandrasekar continues his rise as one of India’s most consistent doubles players, making his mark at the Challenger level.
Prarthana Thombare and Zheng Wushuang Reach WTA 125 Final in Antalya
In women’s doubles, Prarthana Thombare (India) and Zheng Wushuang (China) made an impressive run to the final of the WTA 125 Megasaray Hotels Open in Antalya, Turkey. The Indo-Chinese pair played some brilliant tennis to reach the final, including a big semifinal win over Kamilla Rakhimova and Dalma Galfi:
🔥 Thombare/Wushuang (🇮🇳🇨🇳) def. Rakhimova/Galfi (🇷🇺🇭🇺) – 7-6(6), 6-1
However, in the championship match, they fell to Maja Chwalinska (Poland) and Anastasia Detiuc (Moldova), who won in straight sets:
🏆 Chwalinska/Detiuc (🇵🇱🇲🇩) def. Thombare/Wushuang (🇮🇳🇨🇳) – 6-1, 6-4
Despite the loss, Thombare’s deep run in a WTA 125 event is a strong statement of her ability at this level. Her consistency in doubles continues to be an asset for Indian tennis.
Indian Doubles on the Rise
These performances underline the growing strength of Indian doubles players at various levels—ITF, Challenger, and WTA 125 events. With players like Adil Kalyanpur, Anirudh Chandrasekar, and Prarthana Thombare making deep runs and winning titles, Indian tennis is gaining greater international recognition.
As the tennis season progresses, expect these names to continue their ascent in the world rankings and compete at even higher levels, pushing Indian doubles tennis forward on the global stage.
