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Billie Jean King Cup Play: The Indian women’s tennis team is preparing for one of its biggest challenges yet as they get ready to face the Netherlands and Slovenia in the upcoming Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs in Bengaluru from November 14 to 16.

For the non-playing captain, Vishal Uppal who will be guiding the team from the sidelines, the focus is on belief, unity and hunger.

“We are playing two very strong teams, the Netherlands and Slovenia. We know it’s going to be tough, but the pressure has to be embraced,” said the former Asian Games bronze medallist. “We have a lot of respect for them, but we do not fear them. If we execute our plans better than they do, we can win. It comes down to who plays with greater hunger and desire. We proved it in Pune, and I believe we can do it again. With the Bengaluru crowd behind us, we want to give the fans every reason to cheer.”