Rutuja Bhosale impressed in the singles match, conceding just four games. Going against South Korea’s Tarani Kamoe, the world No. 379 put India ahead. Rutuja romped home with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 over Sohyun Park in the 65-minute game. Meanwhile, India’s top-ranked singles player, Ankita Raina, lost to Sujeong Jang 6-2, 6-3.
India emerge victorious in the doubles game
In the doubles match, the Indian combo of Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare managed to defeat Dabin Kim and Sohyun Park, 6-4, 6-4, in 93 minutes.
A challenging game awaits India as they take on New Zealand on Saturday (April 13). The top two teams in the six-team competition will get an opportunity in the playoffs. While the bottom two teams will be relegated to Group I in 2025.
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