Sameena & Shruthi Rise When It Matters Most

The Women’s Doubles final at the Insportz Open delivered everything the category is known for — pace, pressure, and a finish decided by nerve rather than power.

Facing Uzma Fatima (Target) and Tejasvi B (Titan), Sameena Ajeeth (Genpact) and Shruthi Raveendran (HPE) were pushed to the edge early, surrendering the opening set 19–21 after a tightly contested battle.

But champions rarely reveal themselves in the first set.

Resetting quickly, Sameena and Shruthi responded with sharper net control and improved court coverage, edging the second set 21–18 to force a decider.

The final game unfolded as a test of temperament.

Rallies stretched longer. Margins narrowed. Every point carried weight.

At 17–17, with the title hanging in balance, Sameena and Shruthi found another gear — closing out the final four points with composure and clarity to seal the championship 21–17.

A comeback built on trust, timing, and calm execution.

When the pressure peaked, they didn’t blink.