Davis Cup 2022: For the first time since two years, Davis Cup is set to be held in India as the nation is all set to host Denmark on Match 4 and 5 at Delhi’s Gymkhana Club. The tie will feature top Indian players like Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Rohan Bopanna & Divij Sharan against Denmark’s Mikael Torpegaard, Johannes Ingildsen, Christian Sigsgaard & Elmer Møller. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates.
Davis Cup 2022: Surface, Squads, Live Streaming, All you need to know about Davis Cup 2022 India vs Denmark Tie
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The game is part of the World Group I playoff-tie which will be held on the lush green grass courts. Both the nations will meet for the first-time since 1984 in a Davis Cup tie, where India won 3-2.
SURFACE:
The surface chosen for this fixture is grass. The last-time India played a Davis Cup fixture on grass was in July 2016, when it beat Korea 4-1 in Chandigarh. India is said to have chosen this surface as it suits Yuki Bhambri and Ramkumar Ramanathan. The Indian team would look to exploit the home advantage and emerge victorious.
SQUADS:
The Indian squad will have the likes of Rohan Bopanna, Yuki Bhambri, Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Divij Sharan. Saketh Myneni and Digvijay Pratap Singh are the two reserve players in the squad, to be coached by Zeeshan Ali, and has Rohit Rajpal as non-playing captain.
Rohan Bopanna will be the most experienced player in the Indian squad. None of the members of the current Indian team, which will be playing against Denmark are ranked inside the top-100.
Ramkumar Ramanathan, ranked 177th is the highest-ranked Indian. Apart from him, none of the other players are even inside the Top-200. Rohan Bopanna is ranked 213th, Prajnesh Gunneswaran 232nd, Yuki Bhambri finds himself in 662nd rank. Divij Sharan 1558) and reserves Saketh Myneni (602) and Digvijay Pratap Singh (non-ranked) way off the mark.
India’s squad for Davis Cup: Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Yuki Bhambri, Rohan Bopanna, Ramkumar Ramanathan, Divij Sharan. Reserves: Saketh Myneni and Digvijay Pratap Singh.
Non-playing captain: Rohit Rajpal
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For Denmark their top-ranked player World No. 90 Holger Rune will not be available. Rune, the winner of the 2019 French Open boys’ singles title, was expected to spearhead the Danish challenge against India. With his unavailability, the Danish campaign will be led by seasoned doubles player, Frederik Nielsen, who has achieved a career-high ranking of 17.
Denmark’s squad for Davis Cup: Mikael Torpegaard (ranked 210), Johannes Ingildsen (ranked 805), Christian Sigsgaard (ranked 833), Elmer Moller (ranked 1708), Frederik Lochte Nielsen (captain).
Coaches: Martin Killemose Linnet and Jacob Holst, Physio: Kim Lykke, Chief of Sports: Jens Anker Andersen, Press Officer: Thomas Hansen, and Vice President: Henrik Maris.
Spectators to be allowed in Delhi Gymkhana
For the first-time after the Covid-19 pandemic, fans will be allowed to watch a Tennis match in India. DGC administrator and Organising Committee co-Chairman Om Pathak said the entry will be free for the fans.
”We are building a seating capacity of 3800. There won’t be any priced ticket. All tickets will be complimentary on first cum first serve basis,” said Pathak.
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When will Davis Cup matches be played?
The Davis Cup matches will be played on 4th and 5th March 2022 at the Delhi Gymkhana Club.
Where to watch Davis Cup India vs Denmark LIVE stream?
Sony Pictures Networks India (SPN) has acquired the exclusive media rights to broadcast Davis Cup Tie between India & Denmark on 4th & 5th March 2022.
As part of the deal signed with the All India Tennis Association, SPN will broadcast the tournament on Sony TEN 2 channels across India and the subcontinent, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka as well as live-stream the tournament on their premium OTT platform, SonyLIV.
Davis Cup 2022: Squads, Surface, Live Streaming, All you need to know about Davis Cup 2022 India vs Denmark Tie
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