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Kwon Comeback Gives South Korea Early Davis Cup Lead
South Korea played India in an important Davis Cup tennis tie.
India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh won the first set against South Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon.
Kwon changed his tactics and began serving wider and attacking Suresh’s backhand.
He won the next two sets to take the match.
The final score was 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
This gave South Korea the first point of the tie.
India now needs Sumit Nagal to beat Hyeon Chung to make the tie level.
Both countries are trying to reach the Davis Cup Final 8.
Soonwoo Kwon defeated India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh in three sets in the opening singles match.
Kwon recovered from losing the first set to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
South Korea leads India 1-0 in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 tie.
Sumit Nagal is scheduled to face Hyeon Chung in the second singles rubber.
India and South Korea are competing to become the first Asian country to reach the Final 8.
- Who
- South Korea’s Soonwoo Kwon defeated India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh; Sumit Nagal and Hyeon Chung are scheduled to play next.
- What
- South Korea took a 1-0 lead over India in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 tie.
- Where
- The tie is being played in South Korea, which is identified as the host; the exact venue is not stated.
- When
- Friday, according to the article.
- Why
- The teams are competing for a place in the Davis Cup Final 8 and to become the first Asian country to secure one.
Key facts
- Match
- Soonwoo Kwon defeated Dhakshineswar Suresh 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
- Tie score
- South Korea leads India 1-0.
- Round
- Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2.
- Next match
- Sumit Nagal is scheduled to play Hyeon Chung.
- Opening winner
- Soonwoo Kwon won the first singles rubber.
- Final 8 goal
- Both nations are seeking a place in the Davis Cup Final 8.
Sources
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