India’s opening day performance at the Davis Cup against Sweden was not up to the mark. They currently trail 2-0, following straight set defeats for Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji in their singles matches.
The team strongly felt the absence of Sumit Nagal, with the world number 82 currently ruled out due to a back injury. His presence could have been a major shift as he could have provided the team with motivation not only by experience but also through results.
India struggle in Davis Cup Day 1 against Sweden
India & Sweden have faced off each other 5 times in history, and India has lost each time.
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However, all hope is not lost in the group stage yet as the doubles matches are yet to be played on Day 2. While players like Ramkumar Ramanathan and N Sriram Balaji could have used Nagal’s presence, they will now have to step up to the task themselves and try to earn a win back.
Here is a quick overview of the matches to be played tomorrow, Sunday, 15 September 2024:
- Match 3: Ramkumar Ramanathan/N Sriram Balaji vs Filip Bergevi/Andre Goransson – 4:30 PM IST onwards
- Match 4: N Sriram Balaji vs Leo Borg – after Match 3
- Match 5: Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Elias Ymer – after Match 4
It remains to be seen if India can turn things around on the second day, in spite of a rough start to the tournament.
What is Nagal’s highest ranking?
68, before Olympics 2024
