Indonesia secures playoff spot despite loss to Thailand in Billie Jean King Cup
- 12 Apr 2026 07:00 WIB
- Voice of Indonesia
Key Points
- Indonesia’s women’s tennis team lost 1–2 to Thailand but still advanced to the Billie Jean King Cup playoff qualifiers.
- Janice Tjen leveled the tie with a straight-sets win, before Thailand sealed victory in the doubles match.
RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia’s women’s tennis team has booked a place in the Billie Jean King Cup playoff qualifiers this November, despite falling 1–2 to Thailand in their final Group I Asia/Oceania tie on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The result did not alter Indonesia’s standing as group leaders, having collected four wins and just one defeat.
The opening singles match saw Priska Madelyn Nugroho face Thasaporn Naklo, but the contest lasted only 25 minutes. Leading 3–2, Priska was forced to retire, handing Thailand a 1–0 advantage.
Indonesia struck back in the second singles through Janice Tjen, ranked 41st in the world. She dispatched Anchisa Chanta, ranked 442, in straight sets 6–2, 6–4 after one hour and 35 minutes, leveling the tie at 1–1.
The decisive doubles featured Indonesia’s young pair Anjali Kirana Junarto and Meydiana Laviola Reinnamah against Chanta and Patcharin Cheapchandej. The Thai duo prevailed 6–2, 6–4 in just over an hour, sealing the 2–1 victory.
Although Indonesia ended the tie with a defeat, their overall performance in Group I -- four wins and one loss -- ensured top position and progression to the playoff qualifiers. The achievement underscores Indonesia’s resilience and growing strength in regional women’s tennis. ***
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