India’s Vaishnavi Adkar endured a irritating outing as a string of unforced errors led to a straight-sets defeat towards Aunchisa Chanta, handing Thailand a 1-0 lead of their opening Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup on Tuesday.
Regardless of being ranked 73 locations increased at 383, Vaishnavi struggled to settle and went down 1-6, 3-6 in a single hour and 13 minutes on the DLTA Heart Courtroom. The match bought underway after a delay of greater than three hours attributable to persistent drizzle, with the cooler circumstances including one other layer of problem.
Vaishnavi made a nervous begin, dropping serve within the opening sport amid a cluster of errors. She confirmed temporary resistance in a protracted third sport, saving three break factors and stretching the competition throughout seven deuces, however Aunchisa held her nerve to safe a 3-0 lead with a crisp down-the-line backhand winner.
The Thai left-hander, who employs a uncommon double-handed forehand, managed proceedings from the baseline and surged to a 4-0 benefit. Vaishnavi managed to get on the scoreboard within the fifth sport, however the momentum remained firmly with Aunchisa, who wrapped up the opening set in simply 23 minutes as errors continued to plague the Indian.
The second set provided a flicker of hope when Vaishnavi secured an early break, however she was unable to consolidate and instantly dropped serve. The inconsistency continued, with double faults creeping in and groundstrokes repeatedly crusing lengthy. A love maintain conceded within the fourth sport additional dented her probabilities.
Vaishnavi tried a late fightback, breaking Aunchisa within the seventh sport to remain inside attain at 3-4. Nonetheless, Aunchisa stayed composed beneath strain, saving two break factors whereas serving for the match earlier than sealing victory when Vaishnavi netted a backhand.
India now look to Sahaja Yamlapalli, who faces Patcharin Cheapchandej within the second singles, with the hosts needing a win to stay alive within the tie.
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