JURMALA (Latvia): Anastasija Sevastova and Jelena Ostapenko gave Latvia a 2-0 lead against India in their Billie Jean King Cup Play-off on Friday.
Latvian No.1 Sevastova posted an easy 6-4, 6-0 win over Karman Kaur Thandi while Ostapenko struggled to beat Ankita Raina 6-2, 5-7, 7-5.
“I’m not happy with the game at all. Just happy the way I fought,” said Ostapenko.
On the second day, the singles rubbers will be reversed with Raina facing Sevastova and Thandi up against Ostapenko.
Raina will play her third match in two days when she partners Sania Mirza in doubles against Daniela Visamane and Diana Marcinkevica in the last match.
Day 2 (17 April, 4.30 PM IST, Live on Eurosport and Eurosport HD)
Ankita Raina vs Anastasija Sevastova
Karman Thandi vs Jelena Ostapenko
Sania Mirza/Ankita Raina vs Diana Marcinkevica/Daniela Vismane
