Sasikumar conceded his singles match 7-6 (7-4), 5-7, 1-4 to Dlimi in the third set after he was forced to limp out of the court due to cramps.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe first match was disappointing. We had the match. I thought we were on our way to finish it in straight sets. This is where a little bit of experience is needed. Sasi, it was his first tie, he consumed a lot of nervous energy. He was worked up and I kept telling him to calm down. It\u2019s important to have your energy levels balanced throughout the match and not fall before the finish line,\u201d captain Rohit Rajpal said in a press conference after the day's play.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, Nagal avenged the first tie defeat beating Adam Moundir in 6-3, 6-3 in straight sets as India drew 1-1 parity.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Nagal outclassed Moundir in the second singles with total dominance. Fortunes changed hands a couple of times in the first set between the two players. Nagal, however, broke Moundir in the fifth game to go up 3-2.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Moundir did not pose a big threat to the 26-year-old Indian who came up with some big serves and forehand strokes to claim the match 6-3, 6-3 comfortably.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cWith Sumit it\u2019s different, he\u2019s experienced, there\u2019s a difference of level. In the second, Moundir had nothing to lose against Sumit, so he was going for everything, and he played some unbelievable shots. I think there was a difference of class altogether where Sumit handled it and comfortably came through for India. Ideally, we should have been 2-0 up, instead of 1-1,\u201d Rajpal added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Meanwhile, Nagal too came out backing Sasi saying he had fared far worse than his compatriot on his debut. \u201cI remember my first match where I was leading and lost the match. I was worse than Sasi and I couldn\u2019t breathe. We all understand, nobody is blaming anyone. How tough your first few matches are when you play for your country and India written on your back. Important part is how you learn from it and how fast you learn from it,\u201d Nagal said. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rohan Bopanna will play his last Davis Cup match on the second day of the tie, on Sunday. Bopanna will pair with Yuki Bhambri to play the Moroccan doubles pair of Elliot Benchetrit and Younes Lalami Laaroussi. In the reverse singles on the final day, Nagal will play Dlimi and Mukund will face Moundir.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rajpal, however, said India would decide Sunday\u2019s line-up after the team meeting. \u201cWhen we get back, we are going to have a team meeting and see what kind of shape he (Sasikumar) is in. If he is in any shape to play or not. We\u2019ll discuss it in the team and come up with a strategy,\u201d said Rajpal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n", "image": "https:\/\/img.cricketnmore.com\/uploads\/2023\/09\/davis-cup-sumit-handled-it-well-and-came-through-comfortably-says-india-captain-rajpal.jpeg", "alt_img": "Davis Cup: Sumit handled it well and came through comfortably, says India captain Rajpal", "alt_title": "Davis Cup: Sumit handled it well and came through comfortably, says India captain Rajpal", "image1": null, "video": null, "seo_title": "Davis Cup: Sumit Handled It Well And Came Through Comfortably, Says India Captain Rajpal On Cricketnmore", "seo_desc": "Davis Cup: Sumit Handled It Well And Came Through Comfortably, Says India Captain Rajpal, Davis Cup World Group II: India\u2019s non-playing captain Rohit Rajpal heaped praises on Sumit Nagal for his dominating victory in.", "seo_keywords": "Rohit Rajpal, Sumit Nagal, Davis Cup World Group II, Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium, Gomti Nagar, Sasikumar Mukund, Yassine Dlimi, Adam Moundir, With Sumit, Rohan Bopanna, Davis Cup, Yuki Bhambri, Elliot Benchetrit, Younes Lalami Laaroussi", "tag": "", "tagging": "Rohit Rajpal, Sumit Nagal, Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium, Gomti Nagar, Sasikumar Mukund, Yassine Dlimi, Adam Moundir, With Sumit, Rohan Bopanna, Davis Cup, Yuki Bhambri, Elliot Benchetrit, Younes Lalami Laaroussi", "status": "1", "img_rpt": "0", "google": "1", "standout": "0", "edapps": "0", "pulse": "0", "no_index": "0", "feed": "0", "fixture": null, "slug": "davis-cup-sumit-handled-it-well-and-came-through-comfortably-says-india-captain-rajpal", "user_id": "0", "read_count": "0", "ians_date": null, "ians_time": null, "server_time": null, "trash": "0", "view_count": "628", "page_break": "0", "instant_articles": "1", "auto_link": "0", "created": "2023-09-17 12:18:04", "updated": "2023-09-17 12:18:04", "img_from": "Image Source: IANS", "img_source": null, "schedule_publish": null, "news_keywords": "Rohit Rajpal, Sumit Nagal, Davis Cup World Group II, Vijayant Khand Mini Stadium, Gomti Nagar, Sasikumar Mukund, Yassine Dlimi, Adam Moundir, With Sumit, Rohan Bopanna, Davis Cup, Yuki Bhambri, Elliot Benchetrit, Younes Lalami Laaroussi", "livescore_text": null, "livescore_link": null, "btn_text": null, "resend_feed": "1", "google_feed": "1", "read_more": "0", "posted_by": "23", "jio_date": "2023-09-17 12:18:04", "scheduled": "0", "news_now": "0", "breaking_news": "0", "google_date": null, "featured": "0", "sports_name": "tennis", "cnmid": "794085", "link": "https:\/\/www.cricketnmore.com\/sports-news\/davis-cup-sumit-handled-it-well-and-came-through-comfortably-says-india-captain-rajpal-8558" }