A proud and defining moment for Indian tennis

At the prestigious ITF W100 Bengaluru, Vaishnavi Adkar scripted a historic chapter for Indian tennis by reaching the final of a tournament at this level — a rare achievement on the women’s circuit.

Though she finished as runner-up against World No. 124 Hanne Vandewinkel, the Pune-born 21-year-old showcased grit, resilience, and fearless tennis throughout the week. Her remarkable run signals the arrival of a promising new force in Indian women’s tennis.

With this performance, she becomes the first Indian woman since Sania Mirza to reach a W100 final — a milestone that underlines both her potential and the bright future ahead.

This is not just a tournament result — it is the beginning of a new chapter.