After a surprising 4-0 win over Denmark within the Davis Cup in March, India’s subsequent task is in opposition to Norway, led by US Open finalist and world No.
India’s squad member in Norway Yuki Bhambri informed The Indian Express that regardless that the workforce has not chalked out any plans for Rood, they’re trying ahead to the chance to tackle among the finest gamers on the earth.
“Developing a strategy for world No 2 is tough,” he mentioned. “We are going to attempt to put some stress on him, he has simply performed the US Open closing so he can’t be 100%. It is tennis day and each need to carry out. Anything can occur within the recreation.”
Roode is the spotlight of the occasion, however past that, India will envision their probabilities within the World Group Stage attract Lillehammer, Norway. India’s No. 2 Prajnesh Gunneswaran will tackle Roode within the opening match, adopted by India’s No. 1 Ramkumar Ramanathan trying to take his probabilities in opposition to Viktor Durasovic on Friday.
On Saturday, India shall be eyeing the doubles workforce of Bhambri and Saketh Myneni in what may very well be a deciding match. Against Denmark on the Gymkhana Club in Delhi, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan’s doubles partnership got here in a clutch, and with Bopanna injured, Bhambri and Myneni will anticipate an identical affect this week.
“The team is going to miss Rohan’s experience,” Bhambri mentioned. “Apart from being an excellent doubles participant, he has been an excellent servant of Indian tennis. His expertise means so much so we’re positively going to overlook it. But hopefully Saket and I can work right here.”
Despite their lack of tour degree expertise, Bhambri and Myneni have solid a powerful partnership on the Challenger circuit this yr. Both have gained six titles this yr, together with the Mallorca Challenger final month. His most up-to-date outing ended within the semi-finals in Cassis, France. Bhambri believes that the extent of their present Group Stage 1 draw in opposition to Norway isn’t a step up for the challengers.
“The degree at which India is taking part in in the meanwhile is similar to the variety of occasions now we have gained. “We are assured that we must always have the ability to obtain this milestone for India. Anyone who steps on the courtroom can have this mindset. We all wish to benefit from this chance and take Indian tennis ahead.
India vs Norway, Davis Cup Group Stage, at 9.30 pm IST, LIVE on Eurosport.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
