Thailand’s Anchisa Chanta proved too good for Vaishnavi Adkar in the Billie Jean King Cup match at DLTA Tennis Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday
| Photo Credit: SHIV KUMAR PUSHPAKAR
Rains and a tenacious fightback from Sahaja Yamalapalli kept India’s hopes in balance, trailing 1-0 against Thailand in its opening tie of the Billie Jean King Asia/Oceania Group I when play was called off late on Tuesday night.
The start was delayed by more than three hours due to heavy rains and a persistent drizzle before a returning downpour forced the players off court with Sahaja trailing 3-4 against Patcharin Cheapchandej in the decider.
The India No. 2 and World No. 384 kept the host in with a chance to level the tie after Vaishnavi Adkar faltered under the weight of expectations, unforced errors and an opponent who came out all guns blazing, going down in straight sets to Anchisa Chanta in the opening match.
Published – April 07, 2026 09:11 pm IST