Ramkumar Ramanathan will begin proceedings for India when he takes on 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal in the opening singles rubber on day one of the David Cup World Group Play-off tie against Spain, in New Delhi on Friday. The second singles of the tie will be between Saketh Myneni and world number 13 David Ferrer, according to the draw announced by the International Tennis Federation. In the reverse singles, it will be Saketh’s turn to clash with Nadal, while Ramanathan will lock horns with Ferrer. It’s an important confrontation with both teams wanting to go to the World Group. India and Spain have locked horns thrice so far in Davis Cup with the Spaniard leading the head-to-head record 2-1.

Source: Hindustan Times September 15, 2016 14:02 UTC