India vs Denmark Day1 Highlights: Sumit Nagal defeated Denmark’s August Holmgren in the second singles match on Day 1 of Davis Cup tie between India and Denmark on 3rd February 2023, Friday. Nagal ‘s victory helped India level the tie 1-1 at the end of the first day. Earlier, World No.9 Holger Rune defeated Yuki Bhambri in straight sets in the first singles tie. The matches were played on Indoor hard courts at the Royal Stage, HIllerod, Denmark. The winner of the match will progress to the World Group I qualifiers, while the loser gets relegated to World Group II.Follow India vs Denmark Davis Cup LIVE updates
India vs Denmark Day1 Highlights: Sumit Nagal defeats August Holmgren, Holger Rune sails past Yuki Bhambri in straight sets in Davis Cup 2023- Watch Davis Cup Highlights
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India vs Denmark Day 1 Schedule
- Holger Rune vs Yuki Bhambri –
- August Holmgren vs Sumit Nagal –
First Set
Up against a formidable rival, Yuki needed a special effort but he went down 2-6 2-6 in mere 58 minutes in the opening singles of the rubber.
The 19-year-old broke Bhambri twice in each set. Rune converted four of the seven break chances while the Indian did not get a single chance to break his opponent. Rune played percentage tennis while Yuki struggled with his first serve, double faulting four times in the lop-sided contest being played at indoor hard courts. Yuki has quit singles on the ATP Tour.
Meanwhile Nagal, ranked 506th in the rankings, fought fire with fire to bring India back in the Davis Cup World Group Play-off tie against Denmark. He erased a one-set deficit to pip August Holmgren 4-6 6-3 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes to make it 1-1 at the end of day one.
India vs Denmark Day1 Highlights: Sumit Nagal defeats August Holmgren, Holger Rune sails past Yuki Bhambri in straight sets in Davis Cup 2023- Watch Davis Cup Highlights
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