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…
Davis Cup Serbia vs. India: Day 2
Trailing 0-2, India was under pressure for the second day which features the doubles. However, the guests having the best-ranked doubles player of both teams, Rohan Bopanna, approached this task as favourites – and failed. Serbia will be seeded in…
Davis Cup Serbia vs. India: Day 1
The first day in Kraljevo: The teams’ number ones were under special pleasure as it more or less their “mandatory” mission to beat the oppenent’s number #2. The first player on that mission was Ramkumar Ramathan, who failed in four…
Davis Cup Serbia vs. India: Preview
Thursday evening in Kraljevo. The city some two hours away from Belgrade is ready for the Davis Cup playoffs. It will be the last time that both countries will compete in best-of-five matches in this traditional tournament. The draws are…