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Key Points

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India’s soft tennis team lost 0‑3 to Chinese Taipei (0‑5, 1‑4, 1‑5).

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The defeat puts them behind in Group C, with the next match against Mongolia.

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Quimcy Dsouza recovered from a 10‑12 loss to win 12‑11 and 13‑11 in her first match.

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She then beat Cambodia 12‑9, 12‑7 to move directly to the semifinals.

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In mixed doubles, she will partner with Mohamed Anas Imran Beg against the Philippines.

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Summary

Matches included two doubles contests and one singles contest, ending 0‑3.

Teqball debutant Quimcy Dsouza won two consecutive matches to secure a place in the women’s singles semifinals.

She will next compete in mixed doubles alongside Mohamed Anas Imran Beg against the Philippines.

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New Words to Learn

9 words
soft tennis
a variation of tennis that uses softer balls and lighter rackets
group stage
the early part of a tournament where teams play several opponents
doubles
a match with two players on each side
singles
a match with one player on each side
semifinals
the round before the final match
debutant
a player competing for the first time at this level
recovered
came back after losing earlier
directly
without needing extra matches
mixed doubles
a pair of one boy and one girl playing together on each side
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