Davis Cup Qualifier 2019

Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: India hope Kolkata's grass is greener on their side as Italy come knocking

India's biggest advantage when they host Italy in the World Group qualifiers on Friday and Saturday will lie in the quick, low-bouncing grass-court, which has been India’s go-to surface historically in Davis Cups.

Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: Ready or not, top guns gear up for revamped tournament as all roads lead to Madrid

The Davis Cup World Group Qualifiers will be played across the world, from China hosting Japan and Australia’s tie against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the eastern end of the map, to Brazil’s tie against Belgium and Colombia playing Sweden in the far west.

Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: Grass court makes tie tougher for us, says Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti

"The Italian team has not played a lot on grass but it is okay. We know we have to play very well," Italy's Davis Cup captain Corrado Barazzutti said.

Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: India won't miss Leander Paes, claims skipper Mahesh Bhupati ahead of Italy clash

Paes, who is the most successful doubles player in the history of Davis Cup with a record of 43 wins overall, has been sidelined since India's 3-2 win in China at the Asia/Oceania second round in April last year.