New Delhi: Ankita Raina and Rutuja Bhosale lit up the courts at the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia Oceania Group 1) this week, showcasing their chemistry and winning crucial matches for India.
The Indian pair won three out of their four matches, with their only defeat coming against Indonesia's Janice Tjen and Aldila Sutjiadi.
Ankita and Rutuja plan to strengthen their partnership over the next three weeks with an eye on the Asian Games in September.
Rutuja, who won a mixed doubles medal at the Asian Games in 2023, expressed her desire to experience the emotional support she received from her village in Solapur, Maharashtra.
Ankita and Rutuja have been training and playing together for a long time and hope to win a medal for the country.