Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: India hope Kolkata's grass is greener on their side as Italy come knocking
Deepti Patwardhan • 6 years agoIndia'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
Deepti Patwardhan • 6 years agoThe 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
• 6 years ago"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
• 6 years agoPaes, 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.