N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli delivered that decisive win with clinical precision, defeating Hod’abalo Isak Padio and M’lapa Tingou Akomlo 6-2, 6-1 in the doubles rubber, ensuring India’s triumph.
Star tennis players Mukund Sasikumar and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead India’s challenge in the men’s singles matches for their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs tie against Togo, scheduled to be played at DLTA Complex on February 1-2.
Germany have taken a 1-0 lead over Canada in their quarterfinal clash in the Davis Cup finals, thanks to a solid performance from Daniel Altmaier, who defeated Gabriel Diallo 7-6(5), 6-4 in a tightly-contested match here on Wednesday.
Reigning Davis Cup champions Italy are set to face Argentina in the opener of the Final 8 Knockout Stage in Malaga in November while the United States are gearing up for a blockbuster clash against Australia.
Carlos Alcaraz says he is fit and ready as he prepares to lead Spain in the group stage of tennis' Davis Cup later this week.
The India-Pakistan Davis Cup tie was pushed to November 29-30 after India expressed concerns about the safety of their players.
The 39-year-old was expected to play with legendary Leander Paes for the doubles rubber during the November 29-30 tie.
Britain, who were handed a wildcard for the first tournament since the old World Group was scrapped, will be favourites to progress from a Group E which also features Kazakhstan and the Netherlands.
Because many considered the previous format no longer compatible with the modern game, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) approved a new model in August 2018.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) shifted the venue from Islamabad after AITA's request but since Pakistan Tennis Federation challenged the decision, it said it will review their appeal.
