Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Stun Fifth Seeds to Reach Denmark Open Quarterfinals

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand continued India’s strong run at the Denmark Open 2026, defeating Indonesia’s Rachel Allessya Rose and Febi Setianingrum in straight games to book their place in the women’s doubles quarterfinals.

The Indian pair registered a 21-16, 21-17 victory over the fifth-seeded Indonesians in 45 minutes in their Round of 16 encounter on Thursday, October 15, producing a composed performance against a higher-ranked combination at the BWF World Tour Super 750 tournament.

The result secured Treesa and Gayatri a place in the last eight, where they will face Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan. The upcoming contest presents the Indians with an opportunity to challenge another established pair and avenge their recent defeat to the Malaysians in the Asian Games quarterfinals.

Ranked World No. 18, Treesa and Gayatri showed their ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents by controlling the crucial stages of their match against Rose and Setianingrum. The Indian combination took the opening game 21-16 before closing out the second 21-17. Although the Indonesians remained competitive, Treesa and Gayatri maintained their advantage to complete a straight-games victory without allowing the contest to extend to a decider.

One of the defining moments came during an extraordinary rally in the second game. The two pairs exchanged shots for 88 strokes on a crucial point, testing their endurance, concentration and defensive discipline. Treesa eventually produced a cross-net winner, demonstrating the touch and precision required to finish a rally of such intensity.

The point underlined the Indians’ composure in a demanding exchange and helped distinguish their performance in a contest where individual moments could influence the outcome.

For Treesa and Gayatri, the victory was another important step in their campaign at one of the major tournaments on the BWF World Tour calendar. Beating the fifth-seeded Indonesian pair also offered a significant result against opponents ranked above them.

Malaysia Challenge Awaits in the Quarterfinals

The Indian pair’s next opponents will be Malaysia’s Pearly Tan and Thinaah Muralitharan, who advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating Hong Kong’s Yeung Nga Ting and Yeung Pui Lam 21-12, 21-19. Tan and Thinaah, the second seeds, entered the last eight with a straight-games victory of their own. Their progression sets up a demanding quarterfinal encounter against Treesa and Gayatri.

The Malaysian pair have already demonstrated their ability to trouble the Indians, having defeated them in the Asian Games quarterfinals. That recent result adds another dimension to the Denmark Open meeting, with Treesa and Gayatri now having an opportunity to respond on the World Tour stage.

The rankings and recent head-to-head context make the upcoming fixture a significant test for the Indian duo. Tan and Thinaah will start as the higher-seeded pair, but Treesa and Gayatri’s win over the fifth seeds should give them confidence heading into the contest.

For India, a quarterfinal victory would take the pair a step closer to the tournament’s medal rounds and provide another opportunity to measure their progress against one of the leading combinations in women’s doubles.

Treesa and Gayatri’s progress formed part of a mixed day for the Indian contingent at the Denmark Open. Tanvi Sharma also advanced to the quarterfinals, setting up a high-profile meeting with South Korea’s An Se Young, the women’s singles top seed and World No. 1. The fixture represents a major challenge for the Indian youngster against one of the leading players in the discipline.

Meanwhile, Kidambi Srikanth exited the tournament after putting up a spirited fight against reigning world champion Alex Lanier. The Indian took the contest into a deciding game but ultimately lost in a three-game thriller.

Ashmita Chaliha also bowed out, leaving the Indian campaign with both encouraging results and disappointing exits.

The contrasting outcomes reflected the demands of a Super 750 tournament, where every round brings increasingly difficult opposition. For Treesa and Gayatri, however, the day ended with a valuable victory and a place among the last eight.

The quarterfinal against Tan and Thinaah will test whether Treesa and Gayatri can carry their momentum into another high-pressure encounter. Their win over Rose and Setianingrum showed that they could maintain control across two games, while the 88-shot rally highlighted their ability to remain patient during extended exchanges.

The challenge now is to reproduce that discipline against a Malaysian pair who have already beaten them at the Asian Games.

With a quarterfinal place secured, Treesa and Gayatri remain in contention at the Denmark Open 2026. Their next match offers not only a route towards the semifinals but also a chance to answer a recent setback against familiar opposition.