Indian women’s doubles continues to rise on the international circuit, and at its forefront stand Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand, a pair who have steadily cemented their identity as India’s most reliable and tactically intelligent combination. At the Syed Modi India International 2025, the duo has once again produced a clinical, composed, and tactically mature performance to enter the final for the second year running.
As defending champions, they now stand just one match away from successfully defending the title they lifted in 2024.
Their run this week has been marked by clean scorelines, smart rotation, controlled aggression and an unwavering ability to maintain tempo qualities that have become synonymous with “Trega,” as they are affectionately called by fans.
A Campaign Built on Consistency and Calm
The Indian pair opened their tournament in the Round of 32, facing Malaysia’s Cheng Su Hui and Tan Zhing Yi — a pair known for their defensive resilience. Treesa and Gayatri were tested early, but their superior net control and midcourt pressure delivered a strong 19–21, 22–20, 21–9 comeback victory. While they dropped the first game, the response was immediate and sharp, especially in the decider where Treesa’s flat exchanges and Gayatri’s net interceptions completely shut out the Malaysians.
This win set the tone: even when stretched, the Indians had layers of solutions.
Round of 16: A Comfortable All-Indian Win
In the Round of 16, they faced the young Indian pair of Abbigail Zenith Srivastava and Likhita, and the defending champions produced a straightforward 21–17, 21–12 win. The control was absolute. Gayatri dictated the front court with maturity, while Treesa pinned the younger duo to the baseline with steep, flat smashes and body-targeted drives.
The match reflected the seniority gap experience, anticipation, and command ensured that the defending champions never looked threatened.
Quarterfinal: A Statement Against Turkey
The quarterfinal brought them up against Turkey’s Neslihan Inci and Bengisu Erçetin, a sharp and agile pair that thrives in long rallies. But Treesa and Gayatri made the match one-sided from the outset, winning 21–15, 21–16. Their discipline was striking low errors, smart angle creation, and tight net play kept the Turkish pair uncomfortable throughout.
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It was arguably the duo’s most controlled performance of the tournament so far, and it hinted strongly that their title defence was strengthening by the round.
Semifinal: Absolute Authority Over Malaysia
The semifinal against Malaysia’s X.Y. Ong and C. Ting was expected to test the Indians, but what unfolded was a display of complete dominance. Trega produced a near-flawless performance to win 21–11, 21–15. The Malaysians, who favour counter-punching badminton, found no rhythm. Treesa’s pace in the midcourt and Gayatri’s anticipation at the net suffocated the Malaysian attack. The Indians controlled both speed and structure, never allowing the rallies to drift into the Malaysians’ comfort zone.
With the win, Treesa and Gayatri entered yet another BWF final — but more importantly, marched into this final as defending champions, ready to chase back-to-back Syed Modi titles.
The Final Awaits: A Japanese Challenge
In the final, Treesa and Gayatri face Japan’s Moe Tanabe and Kokona Osawa, a technically disciplined, nimble pair with strong defensive organisation. Japanese doubles pairs are historically known for long rallies, disciplined structure and precision placements traits that will test the Indian team’s patience and decision-making.
But the defending champions have experience on their side. Their 2024 title run delivered some of their best badminton, and this year’s form suggests they have sharpened further. Treesa’s power and Gayatri’s court craft are a combination that has troubled higher-ranked opponents at multiple levels of the tour.
The key in the final will be:
- Controlling the front court
- Maintaining attacking momentum without over-forcing
- Choosing the right moments to accelerate
- Avoiding the prolonged, grinding rallies that Japan thrives in
If they succeed, India could witness one of the rare sights in badminton a back-to-back championship win on home soil.
A Partnership Growing in Strength and Identity
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have already established themselves as India’s most reliable doubles pair since the pandemic era. Their rise from talented juniors to Asian medal contenders has been steady and disciplined. The 2025 Syed Modi run reinforces that they are evolving into a pair capable not just of deep runs, but of consistent title contention.
One Win From History
As the defending champions walk onto court for the 2025 final, they carry confidence, rhythm, and the emotional high of playing in front of home fans. Another title here would not only strengthen their ranking trajectory but also reaffirm their status as India’s leading women’s doubles force.
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From tricky early rounds to commanding semifinal authority, Treesa and Gayatri have once again proven why they are India’s best hope in the discipline.
One match remains. One trophy awaits.
Trega are ready to defend their crown.
