Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania: India enters play-offs after beating Korea 2-1

Hyderabad's Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty continues to play lead role in India's campaign

HYDERABAD: Hyderabad’s Shrivalli Rashmikaa Bhamidipaty continued to play the lead role as India entered the play-offs for the second time after a 2-1 win against Korea in Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania group matches held at Balewadi Tennis Stadium in Pune on Saturday.

Shrivalli shocked and fancied Soyun Park 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (5) in the first singles, and then another Hyderabadi Yamalapalli Sahaja lost to D Back 3-6, 4-6 in the second singles.

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However, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare combined well to down Dabin Kim and Soyun Park 6-4, 6-3 to clinch the issue for the hosts.