The Indians pushed the visitors to the limit before losing 6-4, 6-7 (2), 4-6, 4-6 in a 3hr 23 minutes encounter. It gave Spain a winning 3-0 lead in the World Group Play-off tie with two reverse singles remaining on Sunday. "It was a very tough match for us.We knew what great doubles players the Indians are and they showed it to us here. It was Myneni's turn to deal with a bout of nerves when he was serving for the second set at 5-4. Paes valiantly fought off two break point opportunities to reel off five points in a row in the fifth game of the set.

Source: Times of India September 18, 2016 03:22 UTC