Karman Kaur Thandi

Billie Jean King Cup: India trail Latvia 0-2 after Day 1 as Ankita Raina pushes Jelena Ostapenko

Latvia took a 2-0 lead over India in the Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie with wins for Jelena Ostapenko, Anastasija Sevastova over Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi respectively.

Billie Jean King Cup Preview: India face stiff task against Latvia in maiden playoff tie

India take on higher-ranked Latvia in their first-ever Billie Jean King Cup playoff tie. The matches will be played on indoor hard courts in an empty stadium.

Billi Jean King Cup: We are hungry, upsets do happen in team events in tennis, says India captain Vishal Uppal ahead of tie against Latvia

Asked about the approach the team will adopt, considering their superior rivals, Uppal oozed confidence.

Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina to lead India in Billie Jean King Cup World Group Play-offs against Latvia

India had qualified for the World Group Play-offs for the first time after finishing second in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie, held in Dubai in March 2020 while Latvia lost 2-3 to USA in their group.

Fed Cup: Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina and Co in state of disbelief after 'surreal' 2-1 win over Indonesia and qualification for playoffs

The India Fed Cup team created history on Saturday night by progressing to the playoffs for the first time ever with Ankita Raina leading the side to a 2-1 win over Indonesia in Dubai

Fed Cup: India ready to challenge for playoff spot with in-form Ankita Raina and Sania Mirza in side

Ankita Raina's red-hot form and Sania Mirza's assuring presence will give India a much better shot at the playoffs place when the six-team Fed Cup competition begins from Tuesday.

Sania Mirza to make Fed Cup return after four years as India unveil five-member squad for event

Sania Mirza last played Fed Cup in 2016 and has been out of action since October 2017 as she took a two-year break to start a family.

Fed Cup sheds tennis' elitist tag to combine vociferous supporters, cheerful atmosphere with star names and quality tennis

The Fed Cup truly does offer something for everyone: for fans, the chance to enjoy tennis outside a staid, sanitised environment and enjoy themselves as they may not be able to on another stage

Fed Cup: Ankita Raina comes to India's rescue with twin victories in opener against lower-ranked Thailand

After the win, Ankita Raina said: "I know my opponent was tricky. I have beaten her and lost to her as well. More than my opponent I had to fight mentally the cold which I don't like, and I am really happy I have passed my own test."

Fed Cup 2019: India coach Ankita Bhambri believes good service games on indoor courts will be key against higher-ranked players

India coach Ankita Bhambri reckons a good serve will be the key on indoor courts when Ankita Raina and Karman Kaur Thandi fight it out with higher-ranked players.