Indian tennis player Prarthana Thombare, alongside her Dutch partner Arianne Hartono, made a commendable run to the doubles final of the WTA 125 Hall of Fame Open this week in Newport, Rhode Island.
The third-seeded pair demonstrated strong form throughout the tournament, battling their way to the championship match on the historic grass courts. In a tightly contested semifinal, Thombare and Hartono overcame Kayla Cross and Maribella Zamarripa in a thrilling comeback, securing a 4-6, 6-3, [12-10] victory in the decisive super tie-break.
However, their impressive journey concluded in the final, where they faced the fourth-seeded American sisters, Carmen and Ivana Corley. The Corley duo ultimately claimed the title with a 7-6(4), 6-3 victory.
Despite the final loss, reaching the championship match at a WTA 125 event marks a significant achievement for Prarthana Thombare, highlighting her continued presence and competitive spirit on the professional circuit. This deep run in Newport adds valuable points and experience as she continues her doubles campaign in the 2025 season.
NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare in action during a doubles match against Elizabeth Mandlik and Leonie Kung at the Hall of Fame Open on Monday, July 07, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono, left, and Prarthana Thombare during their doubles match against Elizabeth Mandlik and Leonie Kung at the Hall of Fame Open on Monday, July 07, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED, left, and Prarthana Thombare of IND during a doubles match against Petra Hule and Gabriela Lee at the Hall of Fame Open on Friday, July 11, 2025. (Photo by Mark Higgins/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED celebrate during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED celebrate during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED celebrate during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED celebrate during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED celebrate during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED in action during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED and Prarthana Thombare of NED in action during a doubles match against Maribella Zamarripa of USA and Kayla Cross of CAN during the Hall of Fame Open on Saturday, July 12, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND speaks during the championship trophy ceremony after Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA won the women’s doubles match final against Thombare and partner Arianne Hartono of NED at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND and partner Arianne Hartono of NED hug during the championship trophy ceremony after Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA won the women’s doubles match final at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Ben Solomon/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND reacts during the women’s doubles match final against Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND reacts during the women’s doubles match final against Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND speaks during the championship trophy ceremony after Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA won the women’s doubles match final against Thombare and partner Arianne Hartono of NED at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Prarthana Thombare of IND is greeted by fans after playing in the women’s doubles match final against Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED speaks during the championship trophy ceremony after Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA won the women’s doubles match final against Thombare and partner Arianne Hartono of NED at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Arianne Hartono of NED, left, and Prarthana Thombare of IND walk off together after losing the women’s doubles match final against Carmen and Ivana Corley of USA at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)NEWPORT, RI : Hall of Fame Open – Ivana Corley, left, Carmen Corley, Arianne Hartono, and Prarthana Thombare pose for a group photo after the women’s doubles match final at the Hall of Fame Open on Sunday, July 13, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Prudhomme/International Tennis Hall of Fame)
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