Davis Cup, India vs Denmark, Day 1: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri win easily — Scores, Updates, Live Blog
Beautiful backhand slice from Ramkumar Ramanathan now!
The beauty of a one-handed backhand is exquisite and Ramanathan proves that again with a classy shot to get to a 3rd Set point on the Christian serve!
Lot of nerves now!
And Ramkumar remains in cruise control, he leads 5-2 in Set 1!
The bounce on the courts is real low and both players are getting adjusted to it. Christian doesn't look too comfortable but he is timing his returns better now.
Ramkumar and his big forehands are meant for grass and he is unleashing some of that magic every now and then.
So far, things look good for Team India.
Good work from Ramkumar, so far!
Ramkumar leads the first set at 4-1 and things look solid for Team India.
The double faults piling up for Christian isn't helping as he doesn't look too comfortable for the grass-court surface.
WE BREAK! Ramkumar Ramanathan breaks after a good rally!
Ramkumar Ramanathan draws Christian into a rally and comes out on top of it to get the first break of the match! Beautiful from the grass-court campaigner!
Ramkumar leads 3-1 in the first set. Let's go!
Both players start nervously but they are holding serve!
It's the Dane back on serve now as Ramanathan leads 2-1 in this first clash between India and Denmark at the Davis Cup tie!
Double faults pile up for the Dane now!
Both players are still warming up on this surface and the early faults are coming hence.
Ramkumar is up 40-30 on Christian's service here!
Early trouble for Ramanathan but he manages to hold!
Ramkumar is still figuring his way out with the service as the footwork is slow early into this match and both players are getting adjusted to the slippery grass surface.
Ram shows some nerves in the first service game but he keeps his composure, serves and volleys and wins the opening game 1-0.
Let's go!
And we are all set to begin - here we go!
Ramkumar Ramanathan will start off this match by serving.
Here we go!
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