Davis Cup 2022: India dominates Denmark on day 1, wins the playoffs

In the Davis Cup 2022 contest against Denmark, Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan averted three match points and proceeded to win their game. They upset Frederik Nielsen and Mikael Torpegaard of Denmark 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6(7-4) in a thrilling match. By securing this invincible 3-0 lead in the playoff encounter, India was able to preserve its spot in Davis Cup World Group I.

Boppana and Sharan were able to claw their way out of the grips of defeat after an almost two-hour battle. The nail-biting victory confirmed India's place in World Group I for the 2022 season. However, Denmark has been relegated to World Group II. On the first day, India had already taken a 2-0 lead. Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan's performances were essential in this.

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Ramkumar Ramanathan continued his undefeated run in the first singles match of the day. In a three-set struggle, Ramanathan overcame his Danish opponent Johannes Ingildsen. The Indian player, ranked 170th, came back from a set down to flip the tide in India's favour. Thus, the Indians won the match 5-7, 7-5, 10-7, extending their winning streak to 4-0. The young Indians of the Delhi Gymkhana Club once again put up an incredible battle to make this happen. Despite the fact that the Danes had already forfeited the tie and the match was essentially a dead rubber, the Indian tennis players' achievements cannot be overlooked.

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The historic victory over Denmark is the country's first in the Davis Cup since a 4-1 victory over Pakistan in 2019. After a 1-4 setback to Finland in 2021, the triumph keeps the nation's chances and hopes alive.