World quantity two Casper Roode was ok for India’s Prajnesh Gunneswaran, giving Norway a 1-0 lead of their World Group I first-round Davis Cup tie.
Rudd, who completed runner-up on the US Open after shedding to Carlos Alcaraz on Monday, returned to nationwide obligation 4 days later and labored for his staff. He defeated the 335-ranked Indian 6-1, 6-4 in a single hour and two minutes.
After being utterly dismissed within the first set, Prajnesh raised his recreation within the second set to make Rood’s activity harder. While the Indian failed to attain a break level, his extra expert opponent transformed three of the 5 probabilities he bought.
The opening singles had already concluded, however India stay on a degree enjoying subject with different Norwegian gamers nowhere close to Rood’s league.
The second singles between 325-ranked Viktor Durasovic and India’s primary Ramkumar Ramanathan shall be performed on Friday.
Yuki Bhambri and Saket Myneni will tackle Rood and Durasovic in an important doubles match on Saturday.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
