Bengaluru, Nov. 13 -- The air in Bengaluru is charged with anticipation - and perhaps a touch of nervous energy - as India prepares to host one of its most important women's tennis showdowns yet.
The Billie Jean King Cup Playoffs are here, and Group G - featuring India, the Netherlands, and Slovenia - promises drama, emotion, and maybe even a few goosebumps.
At the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium, the tricolour will wave proudly as India chases history on home soil. They'll take on Slovenia on Saturday and then the Netherlands on Sunday. The reward for the group winner? A coveted place in the World Group qualifiers - tennis' version of the big league.
For India's captain Vishal Uppal, this isn't just another tie - it's something more.
"It's d...