Yuki Bhambri takes on world No.9 in Davis Cup

Yuki Bhambri will problem world No.9 Holger Rune within the opening rubber, as India takes on Denmark within the Davis World Group tie, on indoor arduous courts on the Royal Stage, HIllerod, on Friday.

Sumit Nagal has been chosen because the No.1 participant for the tie and can play the second singles in opposition to August Holmgren on the opening day.

“Looking at the players after coming early, we decided that it was best to play Sumit Nagal against Denmark No.2 on the first day. So, we play Yuki Bhambri as the No.2 on the opening day. I would have preferred Sumit to play the first match, but the draw is that he will play the second rubber on the opening day. It is important for us to be 1-1 on the first day”, stated captain Rohit Rajpal.

Even although he has named Rohan Bopanna and Yuki because the doubles staff, Captain Rajpal stated that the nomination could possibly be modified on the second day each for doubles, in addition to singles.

“They have not named Rune for doubles, but we expect him to play the doubles. We have Ramkumar Ramanathan for doubles as a good option”, stated Rajpal.

Denmark often is the overwhelming favorite with Rune within the squad, however the Indian staff believes that it has a very good probability in opposition to the No.2 participant August Holmgren, ranked 484.

Thus, the Indian staff banks on the concept of successful the 2 singles match in opposition to the Danish No.2 participant and pocketing the doubles to seal the tie.

Prajnesh Gunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will likely be able to play singles on the second day if the scenario calls for.

The Indian gamers have struggled to beat the low-ranked No.2 gamers in current ties, and the onus will likely be on Sumit to vary the pattern and assist India make a struggle of it, although he’s ranked at an unflattering 506.