Archive · 10 Sep 2026
India Faces South Korea’s Slow-Court Test in Davis Cup
India’s tennis team will play South Korea in an important Davis Cup tie.
The matches will take place in Seoul on September 18 and 19.
India’s captain says the courts may be slow, which could help the Korean players.
India plans to arrive early so its players can get used to the conditions.
The team includes experienced players and young player Manas Dhamne.
India recently beat the Netherlands in a close match.
South Korea also won its previous tie against Argentina.
The team must win three matches to win the tie.
The winner will reach the Davis Cup Final Eight in Bologna, Italy.
India will face South Korea in Seoul on September 18 and 19 in the Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers Round 2.
Captain Rohit Rajpal expects slow courts and South Korea’s home advantage to make the tie especially difficult.
The winner will advance to the Davis Cup Final Eight in Bologna, Italy, in November.
India’s squad includes Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Manas Dhamne, Yuki Bhambri and N. Sriram Balaji.
India reached the tie after defeating the Netherlands 3-2, while South Korea eliminated Argentina by the same score.
- Who
- India and South Korea, ranked 19th and 16th respectively, will compete, with Rohit Rajpal serving as India’s non-playing captain.
- What
- The teams will meet in the Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers Round 2.
- When
- September 18 and 19.
- Where
- Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center in Seoul, South Korea.
- Why
- The winner will advance to the Davis Cup Final Eight in Bologna, Italy, in November.
- Competition
- Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers Round 2
- Venue
- Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center
- India’s ranking
- 19th
- South Korea’s ranking
- 16th
- India’s squad
- Sumit Nagal, Dhakshineswar Suresh, Manas Dhamne, Yuki Bhambri and N. Sriram Balaji
- Recent Indian result
- India defeated the Netherlands 3-2 in Bengaluru
- Recent Korean result
- South Korea defeated Argentina 3-2 in Busan
- Qualification prize
- A place in the Davis Cup Final Eight in Bologna, Italy