After Norway took the straight lead on Day 1, they were almost mandated to get to the Qualifiers of 2023 on the second day of the Davis Cup tie in Lillehammer. India had to come back with a doubles rubber…
Davis Cup Norway vs. India: Norway in the Lead after Day 1
Crunch time on day 1. Some of the hosts felt very sure that Casper Ruud’s appearance in Lillehammer might be like a living wildcard for an easy cruise to beat India. However, the guests were known as a big upset…
Davis Cup: Norway vs. India – Preview
One year after being with the Indian team in Espoo, Finland, I was so flattered that it was Davis Cup time again. This time, the team is traveling abroad the clear underdog, as Norway have had an amazing tennis year…
Flyctory.com Best Ones 2021
It is time for the final posting of the years, simply named The Best Ones 2021. After looking into my favorite songs and my favorite albums and EPs of the year, it is time to have a look back. I…
Expo 2020 Dubai – The Al Forsan Pavilions
Al Forsan is one of the two smaller districts of the Expo 2020 ground. Apart from the 360 degrees Opera, it does not feature too many country pavilions, but most of them are really interesting. On top, there are a…
Break Point – The Story of the “Indian Express”
There is one guy which gave me the initial crush with Indian tennis – Leander Paes. But in fact the love really started with the “Indian Express” – Leander Paes alongside Mahesh Bhupathi.. They were the dominating tennis doubles of…
Davis Cup Finland vs. India – Some Practice Session Views
Covid-19 and the corresponding social distancing rules make it rather hard to meet with the team before and interact with them. One outcome of the situation is that you cannot attend the normal training sessions – which is typically possible…
Davis Cup Finland vs. India, Day 2: “Suomi” advances after Doubles
Hard to argue against that Finland was in the comfort position at this World Group I playoff tie in Espoo for Day 2. Leading 2-0 after the first day, the hosts had three shots to complete the victory against India…