India then won the fifth rubber through Manika as the Indian trio overcame formidable Romanians, seeded fourth in the event.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sreeja Akula and Archana Kamath teamed up for the doubles match, delivering a commanding performance. The duo defeated Adina Diaconu and Elizabeta Samara in straight games, winning 11-9, 12-10 and 11-7 giving India a 1-0 lead.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India's top-ranked player, Manika Batra, then took to the table against Bernadette Szocs and dominated the match, clinching a comprehensive 11-5, 11-7, 11-7 victory to give India a 2-0 lead. Sreeja Akula then faced Elizabeta Samara in a tense match that went the distance. Sreeja started strong but couldn't maintain her momentum, eventually falling 11-8, 4-11, 11-7, 6-11, 8-11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
With the score now at 2-1, the pressure was on Archana Kamath to secure the win for India. Kamath faced off against Bernadette Szocs in the fourth match. Despite a valiant effort, she was unable to overcome Szocs's aggressive play, losing 5-11, 11-8, 7-11, 9-11.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This set the stage for a nail-biting decider, with the contest tied at 2-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Manika Batra stepped up once again and defeated Adina Diaconu in the fifth and deciding rubber 11-5, 11-9, 11-9 to take India to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
This set the stage for a nail-biting decider, with the contest tied at 2-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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