Fed Cup: Thandi loses as India concede lead
New Delhi Feb 7 (IANS) Karman Kaur Thandi went down in straight sets to Wang Yafan as India conceded a 0-1 lead to China in their Federation Cup tennis tie here on Wednesday.
The 19-year-old Thandi was no match for her opponent going down 2-6 2-6 in a little more than an hour.
The difference in class between the two players was evident right from the start.
Wang used her superior technique and placement to break Thandi s serve twice in the first set.
Thandi committed too many unforced errors and double faults. As a result she could not take advantage of her superior height and power.
The Indian had a powerful serve but poor accuracy cost her dearly.
Wang had not totally settled down in the first game but still managed to break Thandi s serve.
She did not look back from there and continued to dominate taking the opening set easily.
Wang started the second set on a positive note as well breaking Thandi s serve in the first game.
Wang broke Thandi s serve again in the fifth game to take a commanding 4-1 lead in the second set.
Thandi did manage to go close to a break point off Wang s serve in the next game but could not make it count.
Wang easily held her next service game to clinch the match.
--IANS
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