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KSLTA to host historic Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru, showcasing India's rising talent in women's tennis
The Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) will host the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium here. This will be the first time that the Billie Jean King Cup playoffs will be held on Indian soil.
Bengaluru will play host to Group 'G' on 14, 15 and 16 November. India has been grouped alongside Slovenia and the Netherlands.
India recently qualified for the playoffs following a good performance in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie held in Pune.
The five-member Indian team that featured in the qualifiers included Ankita Raina, Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Vaidehi Chaudhari and Prarthana Thombare.
'Hosting the prestigious BJK Cup playoffs at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium will be a historic moment for us at KSLTA. We believe it will elevate India's profile in global women's tennis,' Priyank Kharge, KLSTA Senior Vice President, said.
'There is a lot of promise with young tennis players performing exceptionally well, and a home playoff tie can be a huge fillip in boosting the growth of the sport particularly in the grassroots and also inspire potential talent,' Sunil Yajaman, Hon. Joint Secretary of KSLTA and Tournament Director of the event, said.
