Tennis
Billie Jean King Cup 2025 LIVE: India go down fighting to Slovenia - HIGHLIGHTS
Solvenia progress through to the qualifiers of the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup.
The Indian squad, seen here with Karnataka’s upcoming players, ahead of its Billie Jean King Cup 2025 qualifiers fixture. (Photo credit: Special arrangement)
Day two of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs saw hosts India in Group G action on Saturday night at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bangalore.
India has never reached the World Group Qualifiers, but despite being underdogs, the team rallied around its players to make a fist out of the campaign.
Solvenia came into this fixture after enjoying a successful outing on Friday night by beating the fancied Netherlands 2-1.
That outcome meant that India’s fixture against Solvenia on Saturday was a must-win outing.
Despite putting up a brave fight, India went down 1-2 on the night.
The highlights, as it happened:
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- 15 Nov 2025 10:41 AM GMT
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.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:39 AM GMT
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.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:36 AM GMT
Shrivalli striving hard to hold serve and stay in the set.
From 0-30 down, the India has rallied to stay in the game.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:32 AM GMT
Set 1 | India 3 - Slovenia 5
Shrivalli now having to serve to save this first set.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:27 AM GMT
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.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:24 AM GMT
Set 1 | India 2 - Slovenia 4
Finally, Shrivalli pulls a break back.
She's using her big forehand to good effect now.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:18 AM GMT
Set 1 | India 1 - 4 Slovenia
Shrivalli eventually holds serve to get on the board in this first set.
- 15 Nov 2025 10:16 AM GMT
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.
