How did Treesa and Gayatri keep their challenge alive in women's doubles?
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Synopsis
In a thrilling encounter at the Indonesia Open, Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela showcased their prowess, defeating Ukrainian opponents to advance further in the women's doubles category. With their mixed doubles teammates also showing promise, the excitement continues in Jakarta. Can India maintain its momentum in this prestigious tournament? Find out more!
Key Takeaways
- Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela advanced in the women's doubles.
- They defeated Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr with scores of 21-14, 22-20.
- Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath also progressed in mixed doubles.
- India's challenge in men's singles concluded with Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy exiting.
- PV Sindhu continues to represent India in the tournament.
Jakarta, June 4 (NationPress) - Commonwealth Games medallist Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela emerged victorious against Ukraine's Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr in the second round of the women's doubles event during the Indonesia Open BWF Super 1000 tournament held here on Wednesday.
The Indian duo showcased their skills by defeating the Ukrainian pair with a score of 21-14, 22-20 in a tightly contested match that lasted 32 minutes at Court 2 of the Istora Senayan Stadium.
They will be joined in the competition by the mixed doubles team of Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath, who bounced back after an initial loss to win their match with scores of 15-21, 21-16, 21-17 in 45 minutes on Court 3.
Sadly, two other Indian mixed doubles pairs faced elimination. Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto battled hard against the second seeds Chen Tang Jie and Toh Ee Wei from Malaysia, but ultimately lost after three games with scores of 11-21, 21-16, 14-21 in 59 minutes.
Similarly, fellow Indians Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh succumbed to a straightforward defeat of 15-21, 9-21 against Mads Vestergaard and Christine Busch from Denmark in the Round of 32.
Another mixed doubles pairing, Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani, lost to the Japanese team of Yuichi Shimogami and Sayaka Hobara with scores of 11-21, 9-21 in just 33 minutes.
In the men's singles, Kiran George, ranked World No. 37, was defeated by former World Champion Loh Kean Yew with scores of 20-22, 9-21.
Despite these setbacks, India's hopes remain alive as PV Sindhu is set to compete against fifth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong from Thailand in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
The top men’s doubles team of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will face Rasmus Kjar and Frederik Sogaard of Denmark in their Round of 16 match on Thursday.
Unfortunately, India's challenge in the men’s singles came to an end on Tuesday as Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy were eliminated in the first round.
Point of View
It is imperative to celebrate the resilience of our athletes who are passionately competing on the international stage. Treesa and Gayatri's victory is a testament to their hard work and determination, reflecting the growing potential of Indian badminton. We stand with our athletes, encouraging them to push further and aim for excellence.
NationPress
26/07/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the women's doubles match in the Indonesia Open?
Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Pullela won against Ukraine's Polina Buhrova and Yevheniia Kantemyr.
What were the scores of the match?
The scores were 21-14, 22-20 in favor of Treesa and Gayatri.
Which other Indian pairs competed in the mixed doubles?
Sathish Kumar Karunakaran and Aadya Variyath competed and won, while Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto, and Ashith Surya and Amrutha Pramuthesh were eliminated.
What is the significance of the Indonesia Open?
The Indonesia Open is a prestigious BWF Super 1000 event, attracting top badminton players from around the world.
When will PV Sindhu compete next?
PV Sindhu is set to compete against fifth seed Pornpawee Chochuwong in the Round of 16 on Thursday.
