India's hope to qualify for the World Group of Davis Cup were dealt a severe blow as Prakash Amritraj and Somdev Devvarman were blown away in the two singles rubbers on the opening day of the World Group play-off against Romania in Bucharest on Friday. Somdev lost to Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-1, 6-0 while Prakash lost 5-7, 7-5, 2-6, 2-6 to Victor Crivoi, giving the hosts a 2-0 lead.
In the first singles match Prakash Amritraj will take on Victor Crivoi.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/indiaromania-davis-cup-playoff-tie-starts-friday/73916-5.html
It will be a tough test for the four-member Indian team on the red clay.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/davis-cup-india-take-on-romania-somdev-the-key/73857-5.html
He spoke on US Open win, Olympics debacle, Davis Cup and Ganguly.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/davis-cup-captaincy-is-immaterial-to-me-paes/73291-5.html
Paes has, however, retained his place in the team as player.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/leander-paes-steps-down-as-davis-cup-captain/71600-5.html
Bhupathi told CNN-IBN that there is still a lot that needs sorting out.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/olympic-win-cant-happen-if-issue-not-resolved-bhupathi/63275-5.html
The former World No. 1 Indian pair beat the Japanese in four sets.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/leehesh-seal-indias-place-in-davis-cup-world-group/63169-5.html
Prakash Amritraj also had to go through a thrilling five setter to get India the 2-0 lead.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india-take-20-lead-over-japan-in-davis-cup/63117-5.html
Bopanna declared himself fit for the tie in the draw ceremony.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/bopanna-to-start-davis-cup-campaign-against-japan/63043-5.html
Paes has been clearly affected by the animosity from his players.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/all-eyes-on-leander-ahead-of-davis-cup-clash/62924-5.html
Amritraj says the onus is on Paes to repair the damage.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/leander-will-ensure-india-comes-out-on-top-amritraj/61034-5.html
Amritraj says that all the players want to do is play for India.
http://www.ibnlive.com/news/amritraj-lends-support-to-revolting-davis-cuppers/60812-5.html
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