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Davis Cup: India clinch spot in World Group I, beat Pakistan 3-0 | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The Indian Davis Cup team concluded their historic visit to Pakistan after 60 years with a resounding victory, securing a place in World Group I. Yuki Bhambri and Saketh Myneni's comfortable win in the play-off tie against Muzammil Murtaza and Aqeel Khan sealed the team's 3-0 lead. Bhambri and Myneni showcased their skills, leaving their opponents with little chance to challenge them.Despite the change in the Pakistani team lineup, with Aqeel replacing Barkat Ullah, India maintained their dominance over Pakistan in the tournament. The Indian players displayed a higher level of quality, with Myneni's powerful serves proving difficult for the home team to handle. Additionally, Bhambri's well-placed winners further solidified India's advantage.This victory marks India's ei...
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AITA names five-member Indian team for Davis Cup World Group 1 play-off away tie against Denmark | Tennis News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday announced a five-member team for the Davis Cup World Group 1 play-off away tie against Denmark to be played at Royal Stage Stadium in Hillerod on February 3 and 4.Sasikumar Mukund, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri were picked for the tie while Sumit Nagal was named as the reserve.Rohit Rajpal will be the non-playing captain.The AITA said the players were selected on the basis of their availability and performance.The team was named after a virtual selection committee meeting under the chairmanship of Nandan Bal.India had defeated Denmark 4-0 in the Davis Cup 2022 World Group I play-off tie at the Delhi Gymkhana Club here in March.Later, the Indian team lost to Norway 1-3 in the ...