Davis Cup: India’s Sumit Nagal defeats Adam Moundir of Morocco in second singles of World Group-2 match
In Tennis, India’s Sumit Nagal beat Adam Moundir of Morocco by 6-3, 6-3 in the second singles of the Davis Cup World Group-2 match at the Mini Stadium of Vijayant Khand Gomti Nagar Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
In the first singles, Morocco’s Yasin Dilimi defeated India’s Shashi Kumar Mukund by 3-2.
In doubles, Indian pair of Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna will play against Moroccan duo Elliot Benchetrit and Younes Lalami Laaroussi tomorrow.
As per the format, the winner of the tie will have to win at least three of five matches including two singles, two reverse singles, and one doubles.
India was relegated to World Group II after losing 3-2 to Denmark in the Davis Cup 2023 World Group I playoffs in February this year. With a win over Morocco, the Indian team will advance to the playoff game and will have the opportunity to re-enter the Davis Cup World Group I.