Dewas: The dominance of the Indian team against Pakistan on the cricket and hockey fields is worth seeing. In the last few years, Pakistan has been seen struggling against India in almost every game. Now during the Asian Games 2026, India's dominance was also seen in the men's soft tennis competition and Pakistan's Hussain Arain had to face defeat. Indian athlete Jai Meena defeated Hussain in a one-sided match 4-0. Let us tell you that Jai Meena is a resident of Dewas district of Madhya Pradesh.
Jai Meena gave a big victory to India
The men's singles competition of soft tennis started on Tuesday in the Asian Games 2026. In Group D, there was a match between Jai Meena of India and Hussain Arain of Pakistan. Jai Meena had the upper hand in the first set by 4-2. After this, Jai Meena led 4-0 in the second set and 4-2 in the third set. The match was completely in his hands and he won the match by winning the fourth set 4-0. The Indian player defeated the Pakistani athlete and made it to the quarterfinals of soft tennis.
What are the rules of soft tennis?
Soft tennis is actually different from traditional lawn tennis. Light and soft rubber ball is used in it. Singles matches are organized in best of seven format. Whichever player wins four rounds first is declared the winner of the match. Jai Meena won the first four sets and did not give Hussain a chance to make a comeback, due to which he remained on top in Group D and decided the match in the quarterfinals.
Great comeback for Jai Meena
In the Asian Games 2026, Jai Meena had to face defeat in mixed doubles before getting victory over Hussain Arain of Pakistan. She participated in the mixed doubles round of 16 with Aadya Tiwari on 21 September, where they lost. They faced Philippines' Kristy Sanosa and Sherwin Ray Naguit. Aadya-Jai lost 2-5. Before this, he had played three matches in the round-robin stage, out of which he had won. Now Meena has made a strong comeback by making it to the quarterfinals. This might have increased his confidence. Jai Meena's opponent has not been announced yet, because matches of other groups are left.