Will India’s No. 1 Rutuja Bhosale Shine in Doubles at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series?
Synopsis
As anticipation builds for the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series, India's top doubles player Rutuja Bhosale partners with Thailand's Peangtarn Plipuech to take on formidable opponents. With a backdrop of thrilling matches and a home crowd, will Rutuja and her teammates secure victory in this prestigious tournament? Stay tuned for an exhilarating showcase of talent!
Key Takeaways
Rutuja Bhosale aims to secure victory with her partner Peangtarn Plipuech .
India’s top Women’s Doubles players are competing against international players.
The event runs from February 4 to 8 at MSLTA.
Support from the home crowd can significantly influence players' performances.
Participation of top-ranked players raises the profile of Indian tennis.
Mumbai, Feb 3 (NationPress) The Doubles Main Draw for the fifth installment of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series was announced at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Tuesday. India’s Rutuja Bhosale is set to partner with Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech, the top seeds, in the tournament taking place from February 4 to 8 at MSLTA.
India’s fourth and fifth ranked Women’s Doubles players, Ankita Raina and Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, will join forces to challenge France’s Leolia Jeanjean and Japan’s Naima Karamoko. In another exciting match-up, India’s second-ranked Women’s Doubles player, Prarthana Thombare, will team up with 21-year-old Alevtina Ibragimova against the second-seeded duo of Elena Pridanika (World No. 75 in Doubles) and Polina Iatcenko.
Rutuja is determined to clinch victory in this tournament, having narrowly missed out in her recent events, reaching the semi-finals at the Maharashtra Open and finishing as the runner-up in the WTA 125K Series in Jinan, China. She and Plipuech will face Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Argentina’s Nicole Fossa Huergo.
Reflecting on the Mumbai Open at the MSLTA, the 29-year-old shared, “Having played at MSLTA since I was 10, witnessing a WTA event here feels surreal. It’s exhilarating to see venues like MSLTA foster the growth of tennis in India.”
Prarthana Thombare, the runner-up from the previous edition, seeks to leverage her recent successes at the Mumbai Open. Following a remarkable 2025, where she reached the semi-finals of the WTA 125K Series in Turkey and was the runner-up in WTA Newport, USA, she is eager to harness the energy of the home crowd.
Thombare expressed her enthusiasm about participating in the Mumbai Open, stating, “It’s truly enjoyable to compete in India, particularly in Maharashtra. This tournament holds a special place for me as this is my fourth year. I’m thrilled to be back in Mumbai and aim to lift the trophy this time.”
Darja Semenistaja, the 2024 Singles champion, will also compete in doubles with Zuzzana Pawlikowska, taking on Japan’s Hiroko Kuwata and South Korea’s Sohyun Park. Additionally, Mananchaya Sawangkaew, last season’s Singles runner-up, and Leolia Jeanjean, currently the third seed in the Singles draw, will also join the doubles competition.
Point of View
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27 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series taking place?
The Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is scheduled from February 4 to 8.
Who are the top seeds in the doubles draw?
India’s Rutuja Bhosale and Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech are the top seeds.
What are the previous achievements of Rutuja Bhosale?
Rutuja reached the semi-finals at the Maharashtra Open and was the runner-up in the WTA 125K Series in Jinan, China.
Which other players are participating in the doubles event?
Other notable players include Ankita Raina, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Prarthana Thombare, and Darja Semenistaja.
What makes the Mumbai Open special for players?
The Mumbai Open provides a unique platform for Indian players to showcase their skills in front of a home crowd, fostering national pride and support.
