Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina Shine at ITF W35 Kalaburagi

In an exciting display of talent, Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina have reached the singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament, following their impressive semifinal victories. The duo also clinched the women's doubles title, showcasing their skills and teamwork. Adkar's upset win over the top seed and Raina's comeback victory highlight their determination and prowess on the court. Read on to discover more about their journey and achievements at this prestigious event.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 19:32 IST

Indian Players Dominate at ITF W35 Kalaburagi

Vaishnavi Adkar and Ankita Raina have set the stage for an all-Indian singles final at the ITF W35 Kalaburagi tournament after both secured victories in their semifinals on Saturday. They later teamed up to clinch the women's doubles title.

The second-seeded duo triumphed over fellow Indians Akanksha Nitture and Soha Sadiq with a score of 6-2, 6-2 in the doubles final. This victory earned them 35 WTA ranking points and a prize of USD 1,762, while the runners-up received 23 points and USD 895.

Singles Semifinal Highlights

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Doubles Final Victory

The doubles final commenced with both teams holding serve, but Adkar and Raina soon took control at the net. They secured a crucial break in the fourth game, leading 3-1. Their aggressive play continued to trouble Nitture and Sadiq, allowing them to take the first set 6-2.

The second set followed a similar trajectory. After some steady service holds, Adkar and Raina capitalized on their opponents' errors to break for a 3-1 lead. Adkar held serve to extend the lead to 4-1, maintaining control throughout the rallies.

Facing match point while serving to stay in the game, Nitture faltered under pressure, leading to a decisive backhand winner from Adkar at the net, sealing the match with a score of 6-2, 6-2.