DLTA Felicitates Indian Davis Cup Team at Delhi Open After Upset Over Netherlands
The ceremony underscored institutional backing for India’s Davis Cup campaign ahead of a tougher September tie against South Korea.
Overview
- India, ranked 33, beat sixth-ranked Netherlands 3-2 in Bengaluru earlier this month to reach the second round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers in September.
- DLTA president Rohit Rajpal said the association remains committed to supporting and strengthening Indian tennis at every level.
- Sumit Nagal credited the win to a collective effort and highlighted Dhakshineswar Suresh’s two singles victories against the Dutch.
- Nagal, competing at the Delhi Open, described the upcoming Korea tie as a hard match at top-16 level, framing it as a challenge if India maintains form.
- Officials attending included Ministry sports joint secretary Kunal, DLTA leaders, International Lawn Tennis Club of India president Sanjeev Kassal, ATP supervisor John Blom, and India No. 1 Nagal.