Davis Cup: India expects an even outing against Finland
The Hindu
Doubles could decide the tie depending on the first day’s results, feels coach Zeeshan
Finland’s hopes rest squarely on the shoulders of 74th-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori for the Davis Cup World Group first round tie against India, to be played on indoor hard courts at the Espoo Metro Areena, on Sept. 17 and 18.
Even though India will be missing Sumit Nagal, busy playing a Challenger this week in Poland, coach Zeeshan Ali felt the teams were evenly balanced as the rest of the Finnish singles player do not have a rank in the top-400.
“We are missing Sumit as he would have given us more options if we wanted to switch players around. Our second singles player is ranked higher. So, it is pretty even. Doubles will be a very important match and could decide this tie, depending on the first day’s results,” said Zeeshan.
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