The Indian women's tennis team suffered a 1-2 loss against New Zealand in a group stage match of the Billie Jean King Cup in Pune on Tuesday. (More Tennis News)
In the decisive doubles rubber, the seasoned pair of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare went down 3-6 4-6 to the Kiwi duo of Lulu Sun and Monique Barry, handing New Zealand the tie
The Indian women's tennis team suffered a 1-2 loss against New Zealand in a group stage match of the Billie Jean King Cup in Pune on Tuesday. (More Tennis News)
Competing in the Asia-Oceania Group 1, the hosts began on a promising note as Shrivalli Bhamidipaty delivered a dominant performance to thrash Aishi Das 6-1 6-1 and hand India an early lead.
However, New Zealand bounced back strongly. Sahaja Yamalapalli couldn't match the experience of Lulu Sun in the second singles, losing 3-6 3-6.
In the decisive doubles rubber, the seasoned pair of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare went down 3-6 4-6 to the Kiwi duo of Lulu Sun and Monique Barry, handing New Zealand the tie.
India will face Thailand in their second group fixture on Wednesday.