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Billie Jean King Cup: India misses out on historic play-off spot with 1-2 loss to New Zealand Tennis News

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Billie Jean King Trophy: India miss out on historic play-off spot as they lose 1-2 to New Zealand

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Ankita Raina failed to win the crucial second singles match and then lost the decisive doubles match with partner Prarthana Thombare at the Billi… The historic play-off spot slipped from India’s hands after they lost 1-2 to New Zealand in the Billie Jean King Cup. Saturday. The Indian team finished third in the competition and remained in the Asia/Oceania Group 1. Rutuja Bhosale gave India the lead with a 6-2 7-6(5) victory over Monique Barry in the first singles match. Raina needed to win her next match against world No. 169 Sun Lulu, but fell 2-6 0-6. A victory in this match would give India a play-off spot for the first time.

India had one more chance in the doubles, but Raina and Tombal lost to Paige Hourigan and Erin Rutliff 1-6 5-7.

India finished third in the six-team Group One and will compete in the same category next year.

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