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Yuki Bhambri Out: India Faces Doubles Dilemma in Davis Cup
15 Sep
Summary
- Yuki Bhambri withdraws from Davis Cup tie due to a thigh strain.
- His absence forces a significant reshuffle of India's doubles pairing.
- N. Sriram Balaji is expected to anchor the doubles team in Bhambri's place.
India's Davis Cup Qualifier tie against South Korea faces uncertainty following the withdrawal of key doubles player Yuki Bhambri. Team captain Rohit Rajpal confirmed on Tuesday that Bhambri is sidelined due to a thigh strain, an issue he has been managing since before the U.S. Open earlier this month.
Bhambri's crucial role in India's previous win against the Netherlands, where his unique partnership with Dhakshineswar Suresh proved effective, means his absence creates a significant void. The team must now devise a new doubles strategy on the fly.
N. Sriram Balaji, who recently reached the second round of the U.S. Open men's doubles and has entered the top 50 rankings, is identified as the likely anchor for the doubles this time. The Indian team is reportedly experimenting with various doubles combinations daily in preparation for the tie.
