India endured a tough outing in their third tie of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I at the DLTA Complex on Thursday, going down 0–2 to Indonesia after losing both singles rubbers.
With the victory, Indonesia kept themselves firmly in contention for a top finish in the group, while Korea Republic maintained their flawless run and Thailand bounced back strongly with a dominant win over Mongolia.
The day began with a hard-fought opening singles clash featuring Vaishnavi Adkar and Indonesia’s Priska Madelyn Nugroho. Adkar, who has impressed in recent matches with her tenacity and baseline control, found herself in a tightly contested battle. The first set was closely fought, with neither player willing to concede ground. Nugroho eventually edged it 7-6(3) in a tiebreak, capitalising on key moments under pressure.
Unwilling to let the match slip away, Adkar responded strongly in the second set. She fought back with determination, matching her opponent’s intensity point for point. The set again went to a tiebreak, where Adkar held her nerve to level the match with a 7-6(3) win. However, Nugroho regrouped effectively in the deciding set, tightening her game and minimising errors. She eventually closed out the match 6-3 in the third set, giving Indonesia a 1-0 lead in the tie.
In the second singles rubber, Sahaja Yamalapalli faced a formidable opponent in Janice Tjen. The Indonesian, ranked significantly higher, delivered a commanding performance, taking control early in the match. Yamalapalli struggled to break Tjen’s rhythm, as the Indonesian’s powerful baseline game and consistent execution proved decisive. Tjen secured a comprehensive 6-2, 6-1 victory to seal the tie for Indonesia.
With the result already decided, the doubles match featuring Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina against Aldila Sutjiadi and Janice Tjen was ongoing at the time of reporting.
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Elsewhere in the competition, Korea Republic continued their dominant run with a clinical win over New Zealand. Dayeon Back opened proceedings with a composed 7-5, 6-3 victory over Valentina Ivanov, showcasing her consistency and tactical discipline. In the second singles match, Sohyun Park delivered an emphatic performance, sweeping past Monique Barry 6-0, 6-1 to secure the tie. Korea now remain unbeaten in the competition, underlining their credentials as one of the strongest teams in the group.
Thailand also made a strong statement by bouncing back from their previous defeat with a convincing 3-0 victory over Mongolia. Thasaporn Naklo set the tone with a dominant 6-1, 6-0 win over Anu-Vjin Gantor. Patcharin Cheapchandej followed suit, replicating the same scoreline against Khongorzul Aldarkhishig. The Thai duo of Peangtarn Plipuech and Kamonwan Yodpetch completed the sweep in the doubles, dispatching the Mongolian pair 6-0, 6-0.
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With all six teams competing in a round-robin format through Saturday, the race for the top two spots remains wide open. Both Indonesia and Korea Republic currently lead the standings, having won all their matches so far, setting up an intriguing final phase of the competition.
For India, the defeat against Indonesia is a setback, but the team will look to regroup quickly with crucial matches still to come. The Billie Jean King Cup remains a platform for emerging players to test themselves against high-quality opposition, and the experience gained from such tightly contested matches could prove valuable in the long run.
Thursday, April 9, 2026 – Results
Indonesia def. India 2–0
Priska Madelyn Nugroho (INA) def. Vaishnavi Adkar (IND) 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3
Janice Tjen (INA) def. Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) 6-2, 6-1
Korea Republic def. New Zealand 2–0
Dayeon Back (KOR) def. Valentina Ivanov (NZL) 7-5, 6-3
Sohyun Park (KOR) def. Monique Barry (NZL) 6-0, 6-1
Thailand def. Mongolia 3–0
Thasaporn Naklo (THA) def. Anu-Vjin Gantor (MGL) 6-1, 6-0
Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA) def. Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (MGL) 6-1, 6-0
Peangtarn Plipuech/Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) def. Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (MGL) 6-0, 6-0
The final days of the group stage promise high stakes and intense competition as teams battle for advancement.
