India Trail Korea 0-2 After Difficult Davis Cup Opening Day
Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal surrender leads in three-set matches as Korea take control of the tie.
New Delhi: India were left trailing 0-2 against Korea after a challenging opening day in their Davis Cup Qualifiers second round tie in Seoul on Friday, September 18.
India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh and Sumit Nagal both went through three set battles but were unable to convert their early advantages into victories, leaving the visitors with a significant deficit heading into the remaining matches.
Suresh endured a closely fought contest before Korea secured the opening point. Nagal then faced another demanding encounter, with the Korean side again emerging after three sets to double its advantage.
The opening day results mean India must respond strongly in the remaining fixtures to keep the tie alive. The competition is being played at the Olympic Tennis Court in Seoul.
India’s challenge continues on September 19, with the team needing victories in the remaining matches to overturn the 0-2 deficit. The Davis Cup tie forms part of the Qualifiers second round schedule currently being played across the international tennis circuit.
The opening day’s results underline the narrow margins involved in the tie, with both Indian players having pushed their Korean opponents through extended contests before the hosts secured the decisive points.
