The Indian Fed cup team created history by progressing to the play-offs for the first time ever with Ankita Raina leading the side to a 2-1 win over Indonesia, here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ankita on Saturday night pulled off a crucial singles win against talented Aldila Sutjiadi to lock the tie 1-1 after Rutuja Bhosale suffered a crushing defeat against an unranked Priska Madelyn Nugroho.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Up against the 16-year-old Indonesian, who is ranked 15th on the ITF junior circuit, Rutuja lost 3-6 6-0 3-6 in one hour and 43 minutes in the opening singles.Ankita, who lost her previous two singles, demolished the challenge of Sutjiadi 6-3 6-3 in the second rubber.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She then combined with seasoned Sania Mirza to beat Sutziyadi and Nugroho 7-6(4) 6-0 to seal India\u2019s place in the play-offs where they will take on either Latvia or the Netherlands in April.They overcame a sluggish start as they were trailing 1-4 but regrouped to dominate the decisive set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
India finished second in the six-team Group with four wins in a row after losing the opening tie to China, who remained unbeaten in the tournament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since earning their place back in Asia\/Oceania Group I in 2016, India has remained in the regional group.Sania\u2019s return to Fed Cup after four years also helped as her inspirational presence and guidance helped the side immensely.India\u2019s non-playing captain Vishal Uppal is delighted with the result.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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