In a throwback to older occasions, India have rolled out the grass to attempt to roll over their Davis Cup opponents for the upcoming tie towards Denmark. The grass courts on the Delhi Gymkhana Club are anticipated to play low and quick to bother a Danish contingent bereft of firepower. The World Group Play-off tie begins on Friday with Ramkumar Ramanathan (ranked 170) taking up Christian Sigsgaard (824) within the first singles rubber.
“There’s all the time strain taking part in in any a part of the tie, first or second match. Playing on grass is a good benefit for us and taking part in in India, the gang can provide us an excellent likelihood,” stated Ramkumar, whose taking part in model, together with serve-and-volleys and chip-and-charges, is a nice match for the floor.
“We have had grass court experts and local maalis to come and work on the grass courts here,” stated non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal. “The thought is to maintain it low and as quick as attainable. Hopefully, it’ll play that manner.”
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In the second singles rubber on Friday, Yuki Bhambri (590) will tackle Mikael Torpegaard (305). Bhambri obtained the nod forward of 246-ranked Prajnesh Gunneswaran because the think-tank feels the Delhi lad’s sport is best suited to the low-bouncing grass.
For the doubles on Saturday, Divij Sharan will associate Rohan Bopanna towards Denmark captain Frederik Nielsen and Johannes Ingildsen. Though Ramanathan had paired up with Bopanna to win two ATP 250 titles this 12 months, Rajpal stated the 27-year-old will probably be rested for Saturday’s reverse singles fixture.
“Divij and Rohan have played a lot together and have done well on grass. We are saving Ram for singles, otherwise, after the doubles he will be back on the court.”
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In their final two Davis Cup ties, India started as favorites however misplaced the away ties in Croatia and Finland. With the loss to Finland, they slid right down to the play-offs. Denmark, in the meantime, superior to this stage after defeating Morocco of their World Group II tie.
“We are playing India on their day and they have better players. However, we can match any better player in the world,” said Nielsen. “Though the hosts are strong favourites, it would mean nothing on the competition day to us. It’s going to be a competitive outing.”
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Davis Cup, Day 1
️ India vs Denmark
️ Friday, 4th March
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Schedule:
Friday: (From 11am) Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Christian Sigsgaard; Yuki Bhambri vs Mikael Torpegaard
Saturday: (From 10am) Rohan Bopanna/Divij Sharan vs Frederik Nielsen/Johannes Ingildsen; Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Mikael Torpegaard; Yuki Bhambri vs Christian Sigsgaard
Live on Sony Network
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With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
