Overview
- Dhakshineswar Suresh, 25, sealed the tie 3-2 by defeating Guy de Ouden 6-4, 7-6(4) after earlier upsetting Jesper de Jong.
- Suresh and Yuki Bhambri edged Sander Arends and David Pel 7-6(0), 3-6, 7-6(1) in a near three-hour doubles to give India a 2-1 lead.
- Sumit Nagal lost both singles, including a 7-5, 1-6, 4-6 reverse to de Jong, leaving the tie level before the deciding rubber.
- The Netherlands were without Tallon Griekspoor and Botic van de Zandschulp, as India, ranked 33, toppled the world No. 6 team.
- Ranked around No. 465 and developed through U.S. college tennis, Suresh fired 15 aces in the clincher, and India is set to face Korea in September.