New Delhi, April 8 (NationPress) In a remarkable turnaround, Team India triumphed over New Zealand in their second Billie Jean King Cup Group I - Asia/Oceania match held in New Delhi. Victories from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli in straight sets propelled the hosts to a much-needed win following their earlier defeat against Thailand at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association Complex.

Participating in the singles’ rubbers, the 21-year-old Adkar, making her debut in the BJK Cup, secured a victory against New Zealand’s Aishi Das with a score of 6-2, 6-4. Yamalapalli followed suit, clinching the match with a dominant 6-1, 6-3 win over Valentina Ivanov. The duo of Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina was set to face Monique Barry and Erin Routcliffe to conclude the tie.

Adkar showed remarkable resilience, quickly breaking Das to establish a 2-0 lead in her first singles match of Day 2. She further solidified her position, breaking again in the fifth game, and ultimately wrapped up the set 6-2.

Continuing her momentum into the second set, Adkar struck early once more, although Das managed to level at 4-4. Nevertheless, Adkar elevated her game at a crucial moment, breaking decisively and serving out the match in an impressive hour and 30 minutes.

Yamalapalli displayed even greater dominance against Ivanov, winning the first set 6-1 with three breaks of serve. She maintained this control throughout the second set, consistently pushing her opponent back and concluding with a commanding 6-3 victory.

At the time of reporting, Bhosale and Raina were engaged in doubles play.

In other matches, the Republic maintained its flawless start with a convincing victory over Thailand, thanks to strong performances from Daehyon Back and Sohyun Park. Indonesia also surged to the top of the table, achieving a dominant 3-0 win against Mongolia, led by Aldila Sutjiadi, who achieved a stunning double bagel with a score of 6-0, 6-0 against Anu-Vjin Gantor. Anjali Kirana Junarto then sealed the tie in singles before teaming up with Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah to conclude the day with another 6-0, 6-0 win in doubles.

All six teams are currently competing in a round-robin format through Saturday, with the top two countries advancing to the next round.

Results (Day 2):

India def. New Zealand 2-0 (Vaishnavi Adkar (IND) def. Aishi Das 6-2, 6-4; Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) def. Ivanov 6-1, 6-3)

Korea Republic def. Thailand 2-0 (Daehyon Back (KOR) def. Anchisa Chanta (THA) 6-3, 6-4; Sohyun Park (KOR) def. Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA) 6-4, 6-1)

Indonesia def. Mongolia 3-0 (Aldila Sutjiadi (INA) def. Anu-Vjin Gantor (MGL) 6-0, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto (INA) def. Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (MGL) 6-2, 6-0; Anjali Kirana Junarto/Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah (INA) def. Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (MGL) 6-0, 6-0).