Indonesia Sweeps Mongolia in Billie Jean King Cup Group Stage
- 09 Apr 2026 08:41 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Aldila Sutjiadi and Anjali Kirana Junarto led Indonesia to a flawless 3-0 sweep over Mongolia in New Delhi.
- The national team now eyes a top-two finish in Group I to secure a place in the playoff qualifiers this November.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s women’s tennis team delivered a commanding performance in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania Group I, defeating Mongolia 3-0 in New Delhi, India, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
Top national player Aldila Sutjiadi opened the tie with a flawless victory, beating Mongolia’s Anu-Vjin Gantor 6-0, 6-0 to secure the first point. Seventeen-year-old Anjali Kirana Junarto followed with another straight-set win, overcoming Khongorzul Aldarkhisig 6-2, 6-0.
In doubles, Indonesia paired Anjali with Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah, and the duo proved equally dominant, dispatching Jargal Altansarnai and Oyungerel Khasbaatar 6-0, 6-0 to complete the sweep.
Earlier the same day, Indonesia concluded their unfinished tie against New Zealand. Despite losing the doubles match, Aldila and Anjali fell 6-4, 0-6, 6-10 to Monique Barry and Valentina Ivanov, the Garuda squad clinched a 2-1 overall victory thanks to singles wins from Priska Madelyin Nugroho, who defeated Aishi Das 6-4, 6-1, and Janice Tjen, who overcame Barry 6-3, 6-1.
With momentum on their side, Indonesia now faces tougher challenges against South Korea, Thailand, and host nation India. The stakes are high: the top two teams in Group I will advance to the playoff qualifiers in November, while the bottom two will be relegated to Group II Asia Oceania in 2027.
Indonesia’s dominant showing against Mongolia underscores both depth and promise as the team looks to secure promotion and strengthen its standing in regional women’s tennis. ***
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