Under the India’s non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi, the focus has reverted to singles matches for Davis Cup tournaments. Photo: AFPThe Davis Cup finals begin today, with France facing Belgium on home turf. India’s hopes in the 2017 Davis Cup, billed as the World Cup of tennis, was dashed when it crashed out at the play-off stage earlier this year after its loss to Canada. The last time India reached the finals of the Davis Cup was exactly 30 years ago in 1987, when it lost 0-5 to Sweden. Given that singles matches outnumber doubles in every Davis Cup tie, there is no recourse but to focus on singles to mount a successful campaign.

Source: Mint November 23, 2017 21:56 UTC