India’s
The match was a closely contested affair, with the Indian pair pushing their opponents throughout the encounter. The final game scores reflected the intensity of the contest, as Tiwari and Meena fought through a sequence of 4-2, 2-4, 2-4, 3-5, 2-4, 5-3, and 6-8. Despite their efforts to stay in the match, the Philippine pair ultimately secured the victory to advance to the next round.
Strong Group Stage Performance
Tiwari and Meena had earned their place in the knockout phase after a successful run in the Group B round-robin league. The Indian pair finished second in their group with four points, having secured victories in two of their three preliminary matches. South Korea topped the group standings with a perfect record of six points.
The Indian duo opened their tournament with a dominant 5-0 victory over Cambodia at the Higashiyama Park Tennis Centre. They maintained their momentum in the second match, defeating Mongolia 4-1. Their only setback during the group stage came against South Korea, who proved too strong in a 5-1 result. In that encounter, Tiwari and Meena dropped the first three games before securing the fourth, though South Korea eventually closed out the match by winning the subsequent two games.
Understanding the Sport
Soft tennis, which serves as a Japanese variation of traditional lawn tennis, features distinct equipment differences. The sport utilizes balls constructed from soft rubber and employs racquets that are notably lighter than those used in standard tennis. These technical adjustments influence the pace and style of play, which has been a focal point of the competition held in Nagoya.
