India's women's doubles campaign ends as Kazakhstan wins tie‑break

The Asian Games women's doubles bracket in Nagoya saw India's hopes dashed when the Kazakh duo of Anna Danilina and Yulia Putintseva overcame Ankita Raina and Rituja Bhosale. After a tightly contested first set that went to the Indians 7-5, the Kazakh pair rebounded with a 6-3 second set, leveling the match.

The decisive tie‑break was dominated by Danilina and Putintseva, who secured a 10-5 margin to advance. The defeat marked the end of India's women's doubles run after a single round.

Raina and Bhosale are still active in the mixed doubles draw, offering a pathway to extend their Asian Games journey. Putintseva, a seasoned WTA competitor and top‑100 singles player, leveraged her experience to guide her partner through the crucial moments.

Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal's men's singles encounter was halted by rain with Nagal ahead 3-2 against Hong Seong‑chan. The unfinished match has been rescheduled for Tuesday, adding another challenge for the Indian contingent as they seek to recover from recent setbacks.