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Indian Tennis Team Triumphs with 4-1 Scoreline Over Morocco in Davis Cup Victory

  • Posted on September 18, 2023
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In a thrilling display of tennis prowess, Team India emerged victorious with a commanding 4-1 win over Morocco in the Davis Cup encounter held at the Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium on Sunday.


The Indian duo of Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri took center stage in the afternoon, showcasing remarkable synergy as they triumphed over the Moroccan pair, Elliot Benchetrit and Younes Lalami Laaroussi, with an impressive scoreline of 6-2, 6-1. This stellar performance handed India a 2-1 lead in the tie, setting the stage for an exciting finish.

In the subsequent match, Sumit Nagal, India's highest-ranked men's singles player at 156, displayed outstanding tennis, defeating Morocco's Yassine Dlimi (world No. 557) with a score of 6-3, 6-3, further extending India's lead to 3-1.


India triumphs over Morocco in Davis Cup 2023 World Group II tie, winning 4-1 in Lucknow.
India triumphs over Morocco in Davis Cup 2023 World Group II tie, winning 4-1 in Lucknow.

The fifth match, considered a dead rubber, saw Digvijay Pratap Singh filling in for the injured Sasikumar Mukund. Singh fought hard for a 6-1, 5-7, 10-6 victory over Walid Ahouda.


The Indian tennis team beat Morocco and advanced to the World Group I playoffs in February 2019. If India were to win that match, it would clear the path for them to compete in the elite World Group I of the Davis Cup again.

Indian Tennis Team Triumphs with 4-1 Scoreline Over Morocco in Davis Cup Victory
Indian Tennis Team Triumphs with 4-1 Scoreline Over Morocco in Davis Cup Victory

India's Davis Cup 2023 World Group II Results:

-       Match 1: Sasikumar Mukund (IND) retired (7-6, 5-7, 1-4) vs. Yassine Dlimi (MOR)

-       Match 2: Sumit Nagal (IND) won 6-3, 6-3 vs. Adam Moundir (MOR)

-       Match       3:      Rohan  Bopanna/Yuki      Bhambri      (IND)  won      6-2,     6-1      vs.      Elliot

Benchetrit-Younes Lalami Laaroussi (MOR)

-       Match 4: Sumit Nagal (IND) won 6-3, 6-3 vs. Yassine Dlimi (MOR)

-       Match 5: Digvijay Pratap Singh (IND) won 6-1, 5-7, 10-6 vs. Walid Ahouda (MOR)

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