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Davis Cup, India vs Denmark, Day 1: Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri win easily — Scores, Updates, Live Blog
After Day 1 of the India-Denmark Davis Cup tie, it is India with the 2-0 lead thanks to Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri.
Ramkumar Ramanathan and Yuki Bhambri (Source: Chenthil Mohan)
The prestigious Davis Cup is back on home soil once more as India prepares to face off against Denmark in the World Group play-off tie at the Delhi Gymkhana Club over two days - March 4th and 5th, 2022.
India got off to a strong start in the tie against Denmark with Ramkumar Ramanathan setting the winning mood with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Christian Sigsgaard. After that, Yuki Bhambri kept the winning spree going as he tamed a tough Dane - Mikael Torpegaard to win 6-4, 6-4 and gave India a 2-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie.
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- 4 March 2022 6:03 AM GMT
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!
- 4 March 2022 5:58 AM GMT
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.
- 4 March 2022 5:52 AM GMT
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.
- 4 March 2022 5:49 AM GMT
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!
- 4 March 2022 5:47 AM GMT
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!
- 4 March 2022 5:40 AM GMT
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!
- 4 March 2022 5:38 AM GMT
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!
- 4 March 2022 5:35 AM GMT
And we are all set to begin - here we go!
Ramkumar Ramanathan will start off this match by serving.
Here we go!
