BJK Cup 2025: Vaidehi and Shrivalli Propel India Past Chinese Taipei; Approaching Playoff Qualification
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Synopsis
On April 11, Indian tennis stars Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari led the team to a crucial 2-1 victory against Chinese Taipei in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, marking their third consecutive win. This triumph places India in a strong position for playoff qualification.
Key Takeaways
- Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari are pivotal in India's success.
- India secures a 2-1 victory over Chinese Taipei.
- This win marks India's third consecutive success in the tournament.
- India is now positioned second on the points table.
- The final match against Korea Republic is crucial for playoff qualification.
Pune, April 11 (NationPress) The talented duo, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaidehi Chaudhari, made a pivotal contribution to India's journey towards securing a playoff position in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group 1, leading the home team to a 2-1 triumph over Chinese Taipei on Friday. This victory marks the third consecutive win for the hosts, elevating them to the second position on the points table in this esteemed tournament, organized by MSLTA in collaboration with ITF, AITA, and PMDTA.
Vaidehi Chaudhari continued her impressive form, achieving her second victory in as many matches against Fang An Lin at the Mahalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex in Pune.
Ranked 351 in singles, the Indian player showcased her dominance in the first set, although her opponent challenged her in the deciding set. Nevertheless, Vaidehi responded with poise and clinched the match with a scoreline of 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 after 2 hours and 9 minutes, giving India a 1-0 lead in the tie.
In the second contest, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty upheld her flawless record in the tournament, securing her fourth straight win in a challenging match against Joanna Garland, who is ranked 207.
As one of India's most promising talents, ranked 304, Shrivalli took charge in the first set and ultimately finished the match with a score of 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) over 2 hours and 38 minutes, ensuring the home team secured the tie against Chinese Taipei.
In the day's final match, the doubles pairing from Chinese Taipei, Yi Tsen Cho and Fang-Hsein Wu, narrowly defeated the Indian duo of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare.
After losing the first set, the seasoned Indian pair rallied to win the second set. Unfortunately, they could not achieve a clean sweep in the super tiebreak and fell short with a score of 2-6, 6-4, 6-10 in 1 hour and 31 minutes.
The Indian team aims to confirm their qualification with a victory against the Korea Republic in their final match of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group 1 on Saturday (April 12).
This tournament is supported by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) and the Ministry of Sports and Youth Welfare (Maharashtra).
Other results:
New Zealand 2-1 Thailand
Monique Barry (NZL) bt Patcharin Cheapchandej (THA): 7-5, 6-2 (1 hr 20 mins)
Lulu Sun (NZL) bt Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA): 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 (2hrs 14 mins)
Peangtarn Plipuech and Thasaporn Naklo (THA) bt Renne Zhang and Sasha Situe (NZL): 6-3, 6-3 (1 hr 1 min)
Korea Republic 3-0 Hong Kong, China
Sohyun Park (KOR) bt Ho Ching Wu (HKG): 6-1, 6-1 (1hr 7 mins)
Dayeon Park (KOR) bt Hong Yi Cody Wong (HKG): 6-3, 7-5 (1hr 33 mins)
Dabin Kim and Sohyun Park (KOR) bt Eudice Chong and Man Ying Maggie Ng (HKG): 6-4, 6-1 (52 mins).
