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India Must Win All Three Final-Day Matches to Reach Davis Cup Knockout Stage
WHY IT MATTERS
India’s rare chance to reach the knockout stage hinges on a flawless final‑day performance, a feat achieved only twice in the nation’s Davis Cup history.
What happened
India trails South Korea 0‑2 in the Davis Cup group stage, leaving the Indian team with a single path to the knockout rounds: win every remaining match on the final day. The tie, held in Seoul, requires victories in the two singles rubbers and the doubles contest to overturn the deficit.
Historically, India has advanced from the group stage only twice—once in 2010 against Brazil at home and again in 2018 against China in an away tie. The pressure mounts as the Indian squad faces a tight schedule and the need for flawless performance to secure a spot in the knockout phase.
The outcome will determine whether India can join the elite bracket for the first time in over a decade.
PRIMARY SOURCES
Davis Cup: India trail Korea 0-2 as Nagal, Suresh squander early leads
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