Billie Jean King Cup 2025 LIVE: India go down fighting to Slovenia - HIGHLIGHTS
Set 1 | India 3 - 6 Slovenia
After a mammoth tussle in game 9, Shrivalli eventually succumbs to the big hitting of Zidansek.
Slovenia pockets the first set.
Shrivalli simply unable to close out this all-important game.
Every time Zidansek drills the ball to Shrivalli's backhand, the Indian is unable to force back the play.
Shrivalli striving hard to hold serve and stay in the set.
From 0-30 down, the India has rallied to stay in the game.
Set 1 | India 3 - Slovenia 5
Shrivalli now having to serve to save this first set.
Set 1 | India 3 - 4 Slovenia
Shrivalli holds serve with a huge ace down the T.
The youngster has now won three games on the bounce and is looking a lot more assured.
Set 1 | India 2 - Slovenia 4
Finally, Shrivalli pulls a break back.
She's using her big forehand to good effect now.
Set 1 | India 1 - 4 Slovenia
Shrivalli eventually holds serve to get on the board in this first set.
Shrivalli has squandered several games points on serve in this first set.
Her second serve is a whole lot weaker and Zidansek is all over it like a rash.
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