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Somdev Devvarman’s love affair with the DLTA met it’s biggest challenge today when he was up against world number 40 Jiri Vesely but the Indian managed to not only beat the Czech star, but thrash him, in their Davis Cup World Group play-off rubber.
The victory helped India keep hopes alive of possibly winning the tie against the former 2-time Champions as the score now stands at 1-1 after the two singles rubbers on Friday.
Somdev’s biggest victory of the season could not have been timed better as India were in a spot after Yuki’s 2-6 1-6 5-7 defeat against big-hitting Lukas Rosol, the world number 85.
Somdev came out and maintained his impeccable record at DLTA with a 7-6 (3) 6-4 6-3 win over world number 40 Jiri Vesley, yet again showing that ranking was just a mere number in Davis Cup matches.
Somdev has not lost a single match here since 2010 and Vesely has never won a live rubber in his Davis Cup career and the status quo remained.
“It’s more of a relief. I enjoy playing here. It’s a team effort, it’s because of them that I could perform,” Somdev said after his inspiring win.
Seasoned players Leander Paes and Rohan Bopanna will now take on Radek Stepanek and Adam Pavlasek in the doubles rubber tomorrow.
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