Davis Cup: Dakshineshwar's Big Upset, Nagal's Comeback Win Give india 2-0 Lead Over Switzerland
Strong Start by India
India took a 2-0 lead over switzerland on the first day of the Davis Cup tie.
Wins by Dakshineshwar suresh and sumit Nagal have brought india to the brink of a historic win on european soil.
Dakshineshwar's Stunning Upset
Playing his first Davis Cup match, 626th-ranked Dakshineshwar suresh stunned 155th-ranked Jerome Kym in straight sets:
7-6 (4), 6-3
Dakshineshwar was a surprise selection by captain Rohit Rajpal, chosen ahead of aryan Shah.
Despite being a reserve player, he delivered under pressure, showing composure and strategy beyond his ranking.
Dakshineshwar’s Reaction
“There was a lot of pressure playing for the country for the first time,” Dakshineshwar said.
He credited his success to patience and sticking to his game plan.
Nagal’s Much-Needed Win
Sumit Nagal, once in the ATP top 100, is now struggling to stay in the top 300.
He made a strong comeback in Davis Cup by defeating Marc-Andrea Huesler:
6-3, 7-6 (4)
His win backed up Dakshineshwar’s performance and gave india a crucial cushion.
One Win Away from Victory
India now needs to win just one of the remaining three matches on saturday to seal the tie.
The doubles match will feature N sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bolipalli vs. Jacob Paul and Dominic Stricker.
Two reverse singles will follow if needed.
Historical Context
India is aiming for a rare Davis Cup win on european soil.
The last such victory came in 1993 in Cannes, when india defeated france 3-2 with stars leander paes and Ramesh Krishnan.
A Golden Opportunity
With momentum on India’s side and only one win required, the team is poised for a memorable Davis Cup triumph.
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