In a thrilling encounter at the Billie Jean King Cup 2024, Team India showcased their resilience and skill, clinching a remarkable 2-1 victory over Team Korea. The tie, which unfolded with intense drama and high stakes, highlighted the prowess of Indian women’s tennis and their unwavering determination on the international stage.
MATCH 1 : RUTUJA BHOSALE (IND,379) D. SOHYUN PARK (KOR,301) : 6-2 6-2
MATCH 2 : ANKITA RAINA (IND,255) L. SUJEONG JANG (KOR,241) : 2-6 3-6
MATCH 3 : ANKITA RAINA/PRARTHANA THOMBARE D. DABIN KIM/SOHYUN PARK : 6-4 6-4
India stays at no 3 in the group standings and will take on 4th place New Zealand tomorrow in their final group stage tie. New Zealand defeated Taiwan 2-1 today. Korea on the other end will face China tomorrow. The top two teams will win promotion to the 2024 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs, while the bottom two teams will be relegated to Asia/Oceania Group II in 2025.
Some pictures from India vs Taiwan tie yesterday :
Here are some highlights from Rutuja’s match yesterday :
Prarthana Thombare in action against Taiwan below :