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COURT TROUBLE: Prakash Amritraj was clearly outclassed on the slow red clay surface.

COURT TROUBLE: Prakash Amritraj was clearly outclassed on the slow red clay surface.

Romania win both singles against India in play-off tie

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.

ONE UP: Rohan Bopanna reacts after winning his match in the Davis Cup against Kei Nishikori.

India take 2-0 lead over Japan in Davis Cup

Prakash Amritraj also had to go through a thrilling five setter to get India the 2-0 lead.

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