Bengaluru, Feb. 5 -- If the tennis gods have a penchant for drama, then the forthcoming Davis Cup Qualifiers' First Round tie between India and the Netherlands promises enough tension, twists, and tantalising rallies to keep even the most stoic spectator on the edge of their seat.
Come February 7 and 8, the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium will be less a court and more a crucible, where strategy, nerve, and a hint of fortune will determine which way the pendulum swings.
At the heart of India's quest is Sumit Nagal, a man whose hip has been whispering doubts but whose racquet has been singing in practice sessions. The 25-year-old's return from injury is not just a physical restoration but a mental reclamation, and observers rightly note that the ...