For India in the Davis Cup, Friday, September 18, will not only be the start of the match, but the first step in an attempt to create history. India will be aiming for a place in the Davis Cup Final 8 in Qualifier Round 2 against South Korea, and the primary responsibility for this high-voltage match will be on the shoulders of Dakshineswar Suresh. The Indian will face Korea’s No. 1 player, Kwon Soon-woo, in the first singles.
The story of the top players of both the teams is somewhat similar at present. Once highly ranked, these players are now trying to get their careers back on track. The only difference is that this match is taking place on a court where India’s attacking game will be severely tested. The Davis Cup match between India and South Korea will be telecast live on VETO OTT. India’s Davis Cup record against South Korea is 11 times, in which South Korea has won six matches, while India has won five matches. However, India did exceptionally well in their previous match.
The two teams last met in India almost 10 years ago. In that match, host India defeated South Korea 4-1. So, this time around, the match in Korea’s home environment will present a different challenge. The Indian team will now try to break its previous record and go ahead with a victory.