Billie Jean King Cup 2025: India lose to The Netherlands - HIGHLIGHTS
Indian women's team lost 0-3 to The Netherlands; Both teams to be relegated to their respective continental groups next year.
India take on the Netherlands in the final match of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs (Photo Credits: The Bridge)
Billie Jean King Cup 2025 Highlights: India lost to the Netherlands 3-0 in the final pool match of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup play-offs at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bangalore on Sunday.
Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Sahaja Yamalapalli lost their singles rubber. Shrivalli lost to Anouk Koevermans 2-6, 4-6 while Sahaja lost to Suzan Lamens 2-6, 3-6.
The Dutch followed it up with another win in the doubles when Suzan Lamens paired up with Demi Schuurs to beat Ankita Raina-Prarthana Thombare 6-1, 6-1.
The match was a dead rubber for both sides having lost their respective opening pool matches against Slovenia in Group G action. Both India and the Netherlands will now be relegated to their respective continental groups next year.
As it happened:
The Dutch pair of Suzan Lamens-Demi Schuurs steal the show with 6-1, 6-1 win over the Indian pair of Ankita Raina-Prarthana Thombare.
The Dutch won the tie 3-0 against India in Group G match of the Billie Jean Kings Cup in Bengaluru.
Earlier, A Koevermans beat Bhamidipaty 6-2, 6-4 while Suzan Lamens overcame Sahaja Yamalapalli 6-2, 6-3 to win both the singles matches.
Powerful crosscourt shots and long rallies defined this game. India now serves to stay in the game.
Ankita's serve again challenged. The Indians have been broken twice already in this game. And after a series of cross court drop shots, the Indians register their first win in the second set.
The match is slipping away from the grip. The Dutch are headed to a clean sweep.
Physio called in for Ankita Raina. Her right shoulder looks to be troubling her.
Some good thinking and some good net play from The Dutch gives the visitors 3 break points.
Ankita-Prarthana manage to stretch the Dutch to 40-all, but an ace from Suzan seals the second game in their favour. The Dutch lead 2-0.
The Dutch pair begin the second set on a positive note, break the Indian pair in the opening game.
The Indian team showcased flashes of brilliance but couldnt make much of an impact when required. They had three break points in the opening set. They did have their chances but failed to capitalise.
Quick thinking from Thombare saves one of two break points, but the Duth manage to break the Indians.
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