New Delhi, April 9 (NationPress) In a gripping encounter at the Billie Jean King Cup Group I – Asia/Oceania held at the DLTA Complex in New Delhi, India faced a defeat against Indonesia during their third match on Thursday. The Indonesian squad secured both singles matches, establishing an unassailable lead. This victory fortifies Indonesia's position in the competition as they strive to top the leaderboard. Meanwhile, the Korea Republic maintained their unbeaten streak with a win over New Zealand, and Thailand made a strong comeback with a dominant victory against Mongolia.

In the first singles match, Vaishnavi Adkar put up a valiant effort but ultimately succumbed to Priska Madelyn Nugroho in a nail-biting three-set match, finishing 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3. Adkar showcased her determination by pushing for a decisive set after losing the first in a tiebreak, but Nugroho held her composure in the final set to claim victory.

Sahaja Yamalapalli struggled in the second singles match against Janice Tjen, who delivered an exceptional performance, winning decisively 6-2, 6-1, thereby clinching the tie for Indonesia. At the time of this report, Rutuja Bhosale and Ankita Raina were engaged in doubles play against the Indonesian duo of Aldila Sutjiadi and Janice Tjen.

In other matches, the Korea Republic continued their flawless campaign by defeating New Zealand. Dayeon Back triumphed over Valentina Ivanov with a score of 7-5, 6-3, while Sohyun Park dominated her match against Monique Barry, winning 6-0, 6-1, securing the tie for Korea. Both Korea and Indonesia remain at the top of the standings with perfect records.

Thailand rebounded impressively, sweeping Mongolia with a 3-0 victory without losing a single set. Thasaporn Naklo initiated the win with a 6-1, 6-0 victory against Anu-Vjin Gantor, followed by Patcharin Cheapchandej, who matched that scoreline against Khongorzul Aldarkhishig. Peangtarn Plipuech and Kamonwan Yodpetch completed the rout by winning their doubles match 6-0, 6-0.

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

Results:

Indonesia defeated India 2-0 (Priska Madelyn Nugroho (INA) defeated Vaishnavi Adkar (IND) 7-6(3), 6-7(3), 6-3; Janice Tjen (INA) defeated Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) 6-2, 6-1; Doubles ongoing at the time of writing)

Korea Republic defeated New Zealand 2-0 (Dayeon Back (KOR) defeated Valentina Ivanov (NZL) 7-5, 6-3; Sohyun Park (KOR) defeated Monique Barry (NZL) 6-0, 6-1; Doubles ongoing at the time of writing)

Thailand defeated Mongolia 3-0 (Thasaporn Naklo (THA) defeated Anu-Vjin Gantor (MGL) 6-1, 6-0; Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA) defeated Khongorzul Aldarkhishig (MGL) 6-1, 6-0; Peangtarn Plipuech/Kamonwan Yodpetch (THA) defeated Jargal Altansarnai/Oyungerel Khasbaatar (MGL) 6-0, 6-0)