New Delhi, April 7 -- Thailand took an early lead over hosts India on the opening day of the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I Qualifiers at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Stadium on Tuesday.

According to a release, persistent showers earlier in the day delayed the start of proceedings by nearly three hours, with the opening singles rubber getting underway close to 6 pm.

India's Vaishnavi Adkar, ranked No. 383 in the world and making her debut in the competition, made a slow start against 23-year-old Anchisa Chanta (No. 456). The Thai player, using her unorthodox two-handed groundstrokes, raced to a 4-0 lead and dictated play throughout the opening set, which she claimed 6-1.

Adkar showed signs of a fightback in the s...