Porto, Portugal – The dynamic duo of Prarthana Thombare and Arianne Hartono are riding high on their chemistry and resilience as they gear up for the finals of the ITF W75 Porto Open. Fresh off a thrilling semifinal victory, the pair exudes confidence and camaraderie.

Arianne Hartono: “Today’s match was a bit of a rollercoaster, particularly at the start. But we found our rhythm in the second set, and our serving in the tiebreak was crucial. We complement each other’s strengths, and our pre-planned strategies for various scenarios definitely paid off.”

Prarthana Thombare: “Above all, we genuinely enjoy playing together. Even after losing the first set, we were still smiling. That’s the essence of our partnership. We’re fortunate to have made it this far, and we’re excited for the final.”

Their opponents in the final, Anna Rogers and Kateryna Volodko, present a formidable challenge. Volodko, a former world No. 9 and Grand Slam champion, brings a wealth of experience to the court. However, Thombare and Hartono remain undeterred.