Indian tennis player Rutuja Bhosale continues to be a force in doubles this year, reaching the final of the ITF W75 Olomouc tournament in Czechia. Partnering with China’s Wushuang Zheng, the top-seeded duo played some excellent tennis throughout the event before finishing as runners-up.
In a hard-fought final, Bhosale and Zheng went up against the second-seeded Slovenian pair of Dalila Jakupovic and Nika Radisic. Despite their determined effort, the Indo-Chinese pair fell 4-6, 1-6.
Their journey to the final included a gripping semifinal clash against Smekalova / Svatikova, where Bhosale / Zheng came back from a set down to win 2-6, 6-2, [10-8], highlighting their ability to bounce back.
Earlier, they got a walkover in the quarterfinals and overcame Lee / Sanchez 6-3, 3-6, [10-7] in the Round of 16.
This recent final appearance adds another significant milestone to Bhosale’s 2025 season. She’s been a consistent presence in the deep stages of ITF doubles draws this year.
Let’s look at her other notable doubles finals in 2025:
- ITF W75 Nonthaburi, Thailand: Bhosale and Eudice Chong reached the Finals of this event, where they went down 6-4, 0-6, [6-10] against Jang / Zheng.
- ITF W50 Lopota, Georgia: Bhosale teamed up with New Zealand’s Paige Hourigan and lifted the trophy. They beat the Indo-Georgian pair of Shrivalli Bhamidipaty / Alexandra Shubladze in the final, winning 6-3, 6-2.
- ITF W35 Tauste, Spain: Bhosale and her Indian compatriot Ankita Raina made it to the final. They finished as runners-up after a 3-6, 2-6 loss to Abe / Morisaki.
Bhosale’s consistent run of reaching finals highlights her growing impact in the doubles game, proving she’s a strong contender on the international circuit.