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NEW DELHI: Shrugging off an early setback against Thailand, India produced a stirring comeback to blank New Zealand 3-0 and keep their World Group playoff hopes alive at the Billie Jean King (BJK) Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie here.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Wednesday began under pressure for the hosts. Resuming their rain-hit tie against Thailand, India needed a spark but fell short in the decisive singles. Sahaja Yamlapalli, after an impressive recovery from ...Read More >
New Delhi: India had to produce something special to stay afloat after losing their opening tie against Thailand 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1). After losing to the Thais -- the tie could not be completed overnight due to rain interruptions -- India swept aside New Zealand 3-0. There is a long way to go to secure a playoff berth for the second successive year. India must fight it out against the other teams -- Korea, Mongolia and Indonesia, which has world No.41 Janice T ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8: Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli notched up convincing wins as India bounced back in style, blanking New Zealand 3-0 in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. Vaishnavi and Sahaja had endured contrasting defeats as India went down 1-2 to Thailand in their rain-hit opener. However, the hosts scripted a swift turnaround, with both players showing composure under pressure in their respective singles matches aga ...Read More >
New Delhi: When Sahaja Yamalapalli rushed to the net and struck a backhand volley beyond Patcharin Cheapchandej's reach to claim the second set, the Indian bench led by captain Vishal Uppal, found its voice again. There was still plenty to play for, with India trailing 1-0 in the opening tie against Thailand in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia-Oceania Group 1) here on Tuesday. With Sahaja drawing level and pushing the second singles into the decider, there was a renewed sense of fight and hope. H ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for In ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) India's Rutuja Bhosale on Wednesday voiced her frustration over "crucial" line calls that, she felt, disrupted momentum during the last two days of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I ties. Rutuja, who partnered Ankita Raina to record doubles victories against Thailand and New Zealand, was visibly animated during the latter tie and later said questionable officiating at key moments made things difficult. "It's definitely frustrating to have such calls at crucia ...Read More >
New Delhi: India had to produce something special to stay afloat after losing their opening tie against Thailand 2-1 in the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1). After losing to the Thais -- the tie could not be completed overnight due to rain interruptions -- India swept aside New Zealand 3-0. There is a long way to go to secure a playoff berth for the second successive year. India must fight it out against the other teams -- Korea, Mongolia and Indonesia, which has world No.41 Janice T ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Like the Delhi weather over the past two days, chilly and cold on Tuesday evening to warm and hot on Wednesday afternoon, Vaishnavi Adkar also had contrast in fortunes and performance in the BJK Cup.On Tuesday, against Indonesia's Aunchisa Chanta, she was swept aside by the left-hander's shot-making, letting nerves dictate her debut for the national team.A day later, starting the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie against New Zealand, she was on the money with her forehands and the errant serve ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to victory against New Zealand in their second match of the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture in New Delhi on Wednesday. The hosts bounced back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex. Representing India in the singles' rubbers, the 21-year-old Adkar, who made her BJK Cup bow in the previous match, defeated ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Straight sets wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli eased Team India to a victory against New Zealand in their second Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania fixture on Wednesday, the hosts bouncing back hours after conceding their opener versus Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex. Representing India in the singles' rubbers, 21-year-old Adkar-who made her BJK Cup bow in the previous match-defeated New Zealand's Aishi Das 6-2, 6- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli notched up convincing wins as India bounced back in style, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead against New Zealand in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. Vaishnavi and Sahaja had endured disappointing defeats as India went down 1-2 to Thailand in a rain-hit opener. However, the hosts scripted a swift turnaround, with both players showing composure under pressure in their re ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Young debutant Vaishnavi Adkar bounced back in style, registering a 6-2, 6-4 win over Aishi Das in the opening singles to give India a 1-0 lead against New Zealand in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. Vaishnavi had endured a disappointing start to her campaign on Tuesday as India went down 1-2 to Thailand in a rain-hit opener. Entrusted with the responsibility again, the youngster showed marked improvement, cutting down ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India suffered a 1-2 defeat to Thailand in a rain-hit opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup on Wednesday, with a late doubles win offering only a measure of consolation.All eyes were on Sahaja Yamalapalli, who resumed her crucial second singles match after rain halted play on Tuesday evening. With the tie hanging in the balance, the 25-year-old battled hard but eventually went down 4-6, 6-1, 4-6 to Thailand's Patcharin, ranked 449, in a contest lasting over two ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina salvaged some pride with a consolation win in the doubles after Sahaja Yamalapalli's narrow defeat in the second singles as India went down against Thailand 1-2 in the rain-hit opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. A lot was riding on world No. 384 Sahaja as she resumed the match after it was halted due to rain on Tuesday evening. However, the 25-year-old could not keep India in the hunt, losing 4- ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 8 (PTI) Sahaja Yamalapalli went down fighting to Patcharin Cheapchandej in a three-setter as hosts India conceded an unassailable 0-2 lead to Thailand in their rain-hit opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Wednesday. A lot was riding on world No. 384 Sahaja as she resumed the match after it was halted due to rain on Tuesday evening. However, the 25-year-old could not keep India in the hunt, losing 4-6, 6-1, 4-6 to Patcharin, ranked 449, in a match ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: April in India is usually defined by rising temperatures, dry winds and sweltering afternoons. This year, however, has broken the pattern, bringing milder conditions, cleaner air and spells of unseasonal rain. On Tuesday, that unexpected weather played a decisive role in India's opening tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I, disrupting schedules and tilting conditions away from the hosts' advantage.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!India cap ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Thailand took an early lead overhosts India on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I Qualifiers at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium on Tuesday, after rain forced play to be suspended. Persistent showers earlier in the day delayed the start of proceedings by nearly three hours, with the opening singles rubber getting underway close to 6 p.m. India's Vaishnavi Adkar, ranked No. 383 in the world and making her debut in ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Thailand took an early lead over hosts India on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I Qualifiers at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium on Tuesday. According to a release, persistent showers earlier in the day delayed the start of proceedings by nearly three hours, with the opening singles rubber getting underway close to 6 pm. Also Read | Impact Subs in Today's IPL Match for Rajasthan Royals and Mumbai Indians. India's ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) Debutant Vaishnavi Adkar cracked under a barrage of unforced errors, slumping to a shock straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta, as rain left India's opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup against Thailand hanging in the balance here on Tuesday. With Sahaja Yamlapalli locked in a gritty second singles against Patcharin Cheapchandej, the hosts' fate remained uncertain when persistent rain forced play to halt. Ranked 73 places above her Thai oppo ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) India's Vaishnavi Adkar faltered under the weight of unforced errors, slumping to a shock straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta as the hosts trailed 0-1 against Thailand in their opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup here on Tuesday. Ranked 73 places above her opponent at 383, Vaishnavi went down 1-6, 3-6 in one hour and 13 minutes at the DLTA Centre Court after play was delayed by more than three hours due to persistent drizzle which caused u ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): New Delhi is set to host the Billie Jean King Cup 2026 Asia & Oceania Group I Qualifiers from April 7 to 11, bringing together some of the top women's tennis teams from across the region. According to a release, often regarded as the World Cup of women's tennis, the tournament marks a significant moment for Indian tennis as the capital continues to emerge as a key destination for international events. India will enter the competition to secure a coveted spot i ...Read More >
New Delhi: India will head into the Billie Jean King Cup (Asia/Oceania Group 1) women's team tennis competition starting at the DLTA courts here on Tuesday without Shrivalli Bhamidipati, who played a stellar role in taking the team to the playoffs last season. Shrivalli, who was training here with the India team, withdrew due to a back spasm. In Pune last year, Shrivalli came out with guns blazing, winning all her five singles matches and slaying higher-ranked opponents. It set the stage for In ...Read More >
New Delhi: India were dealt multiple blows days before the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 round robin matches in New Delhi from 7-11 April. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty picked up a back spasm and Vaidehee Chaudhari twisted her ankle during the practice on Thursday. Zeel Desai, who was playing a W15 tournament in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (earlier called Aurangabad), decided to give a walkover in the semi-final stage and answer to non-playing captain Vishal Uppal's call."Excited to be here an ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): The Indian team will begin its campaign in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament against Thailand at the DLTA Stadium on Tuesday, according to a release. Speaking at a press conference in the capital, India captain Vishal Uppal expressed confidence in his team's preparation and readiness to perform in front of the home crowd. "We are used to much hotter conditions in April in Delhi," Uppal told the media on Monday. Also Read | Double Olympic ...Read More >
India's women's tennis team is gearing up for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament from April 7-11 in New Delhi, with captain Vishal Uppal expressing confidence in a balanced squad of experienced and young players. The team aims for a playoff berth, building on recent successes after a 42-year drought. New Delhi, India have begun their preparations for the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tournament in the national capital, with captain Vishal Uppal express ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 6 (ANI): India's non-playing captain Vishal Uppal has acknowledged the challenge posed by a strong group in this year's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania, stressing that while the competition is tough, his team will take it head-on. Speaking at the DLTA Complex to reporters, Uppal noted, "It's a very tough group. New Zealand is strong, and so is Indonesia. Korea and Thailand have always been challenging, and we can't take Mongolia lightly either, as they have earned the ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: When the Indian team steps up to the court on April 7 at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex to compete in the Billie Jean King Cup's Asia/Oceania Group 1, they will have a former player, Vishal Uppal, cheering from the sidelines.Uppal has been at the forefront of the Indian team twice now -- first from 2019 until 2023 and then again from 2025 onwards. The 49-year-old represented the country twice in the Davis Cup, in 2000 and 2002. Now, he has turned his professional lea ...Read More >
India is hosting the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event, which will be held at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi from April 7 to 11. Ahead of the tournament opener, Sania shared a message of support for the contingent. The Indian team comprises Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Vaishnavi Adkar, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Rutuja Bhosale, and Vaidehee Chaudhari. "Hi everyone, here's wishing the Billie Jean King Cup Indian team all the very best. The tournament starts in a couple ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) As the Indian women's tennis team is set to carry the national flag at the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I event, women's tennis trailblazer Sania Mirza has called on the squad to play with "greatest pride" and "100 per cent effort." India is hosting the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup (BJKC) Asia/Oceania Group I event, which will be held at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi from April 7 to 11. Ahead of the tournament opener, Sania shared a message o ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian tennis player Rohan Bopanna has wished the Indian women's team for the Billie Jean King Cup, which is set to run from April 7 to April 11. Notably, the Indian contingent has commenced a five-day preparatory camp at the DLTA Stadium in New Delhi as they gear up for the Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania round-robin, with a clear focus on securing a third-ever qualification to the prestigious World Group, according to a release. Rohan Bopa ...Read More >
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