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…
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…
Davis Cup Finland vs. India: Finland in the lead after Day 1 Singles
Tennis Davis Cup again. I was really flattered about the first day in Espoo between Finland and India. Will there be a tie after the first two matches or would one team be able to take a huge first step…
Davis Cup Finland vs. India: Preview
My team is back in Europe! Three years after the Davis Cup tie in Serbia, I am glad to support the Indian national team in the male tennis competition again. This time, I headed to Espoo, a large city West…
Davis Cup Serbia vs. India: Day 3
With the suprising Serbian doubles rubber upset on Day 2, the Sunday match just featured a dead rubber. It was expected that both teams bring in their spare players to give them some audience, match practice and the chance to…