Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Netherlands Sweeps India 3-0 in Billie Jean King Cup
The Netherlands women's tennis team played against the Indian women's tennis team in the Billie Jean King Cup.
The Dutch team won all three matches (two singles and one doubles), winning the tie 3-0.
The Dutch players' higher rankings and consistent play helped them win each match.
Both teams will now play in different regional groups next year.
The Netherlands defeated India 3-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs at Bengaluru's SM Krishna Tennis Stadium on Sunday.
Anouk Koevermans (NED) won the first singles match against Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (IND) 6-2, 6-4.
Suzan Lamens (NED) secured the second singles victory over Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) 6-2, 6-3.
Lamens and Demi Schuurs (NED) dominated the doubles match, winning 6-1, 6-1 against Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare (IND).
Both teams will compete in regional ties next year after losing their previous matches to Slovenia.
- Who
- The Netherlands women's tennis team and the India women's tennis team
- What
- The Netherlands defeated India 3-0 in the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru, India
- Why
- The Netherlands team won all three matches decisively, showcasing superior performance and experience.
India
Netherlands
Player Performance and Rankings
India
Indian players struggled against higher-ranked and more experienced Dutch opponents.
Netherlands
Dutch players demonstrated superior performance and experience, securing victories.
Match Dynamics
India
Indian players faced challenges maintaining consistency and capitalizing on opportunities.
Netherlands
Dutch players maintained focus and control, forcing errors and securing decisive breaks and wins.
- Event
- Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs
- Date
- Sunday
- Location
- SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru, India
- Final Tie Score
- Netherlands 3 - 0 India
- Singles Match 1
- Anouk Koevermans (NED) def. Shrivalli Bhamidipaty (IND) 6-2, 6-4
- Singles Match 2
- Suzan Lamens (NED) def. Sahaja Yamalapalli (IND) 6-2, 6-3
- Doubles Match
- Lamens/Schuurs (NED) def. Raina/Thombare (IND) 6-1, 6-1
- Context
- This victory means the Netherlands team secured a clean sweep. Both teams will return to playing in regional ties next year, having previously lost to Slovenia.
