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Play strong, play for Tiranga: Tennis legend Paes rallies behind Indian team for Davis Cup Final 8 qualifier Image Source: IANS

Play Strong, Play For Tiranga: Tennis Legend Paes Rallies Behind Indian Team For Davis Cup Final 8 Qualifier

By IANS News September 18, 2026 • 11:26 AM View: 10

Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center: Indian tennis and Davis Cup legend Leander Paes rallied behind Indian team for Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round showdown against Korea on Friday, saying "playing in Seoul is always a tough task, but we've always done well."

India and Korea will begin their Davis Cup Qualifiers 2nd Round showdown on Friday at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center, with the winner set to become the first team from Asia to reach Final 8 since the format was introduced in 2022.

"Wishing all of you good luck against South Korea in the Davis Cup. Playing in Seoul is always a tough task, but we've always done well. I'm so proud of all of you, and we're all behind you, supporting you. Play strong, play for each other, and play for the Thiranga. God bless, guys," Paes said in a video shared by All India Tennis Associatio.