Mukund and Ramkumar, the team\u2019s highest-ranked singles players, will face Togo\u2019s Liova Ajavon and Thomas Setodji, respectively, on day one of the clash, before the order will be reversed for day two, pitching Mukund against Setodji and Ramkumar against Ajavon in the final two rubbers. Meanwhile, experienced men\u2019s doubles star N Sriram Balaji and rising sensation Rithvik Bollipalli will pair up to compete in the sole doubles tie of the clash on day two, squaring up against Setodji and Padio Isak.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The tie will follow the traditional Davis Cup format, with two singles matches on the opening day and a doubles match followed by the reverse singles on the second day. All matches will be played as best-of-three sets, promising fast-paced, high-stakes action. The winner of the tie will advance to World Group I while the losing team will compete in World Group II during the September 2025 window.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Speaking about the draw Anil Jain, president, All India Tennis Association said, \u201cAs we come together for the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I Playoffs Draw between India and Togo, I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all the players. This is an opportunity to uphold the spirit of this prestigious competition, showcase your talents on the global stage, to play with determination, integrity, and sportsmanship. I am confident that the fans will be treated to an exceptional display of brilliant tennis action over the next two days. Let\u2019s create unforgettable memories and inspire future generations. Best of luck to all the participants.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Team India\u2019s non-playing captain, Rohit Rajpal, gave his views on the draw and said, \u201cVery happy that Sasi (Mukund) is playing number one for the team and hopefully we\u2019ll get on to a good start. From their side, I believe they have switched their number one and two players, but we are ready for that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWe have been watching them practice, they are looking good, hitting the ball well. They have beaten many good teams along the way and are on a trot. We\u2019re expecting a good match,\u201d Rajpal added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Team India\u2019s non-playing captain, Rohit Rajpal, gave his views on the draw and said, \u201cVery happy that Sasi (Mukund) is playing number one for the team and hopefully we\u2019ll get on to a good start. From their side, I believe they have switched their number one and two players, but we are ready for that.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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