The World Group Play-off tie seems a classic David vs Goliath contest in which the Spaniards are not expected to be pushed much. The celebrated player has been struggling for a while but can never be discounted even in his worst phase. After all, India do not have many ATP tournaments where stars like him, David Ferrer (world number 13), and French Open champions Feliciano Lopez (world number 26) and Marc Lopez (world number 15 in doubles) can come and play. Together, all four Spanish players -- Nadal (16), Ferrer (18), Feliciano Lopez (22) and Marc Lopez (9) -- have an experience of 65 Davis Cup ties between them. While playing against such world class players, nobody will question the defeat but the manner in which the Indian players will fight it out will surely be watched.

Source: dna September 15, 2016 08:37 UTC