Suresh’s First Davis Cup Defeat and Nagal’s Tie‑Break Thriller

In his Davis Cup debut, Suresh Kumar tasted his first defeat after a tightly contested battle with Sunwoo Kwon. Despite a strong start and an early service break, Suresh faltered in the second set as Kwon’s return game intensified, leading to four double‑faults from the Indian. Kwon closed the match in the third set, sealing a 6-4 finish. Meanwhile, Sumit Nagal’s encounter with Hyeon Chung turned into a three‑hour marathon, featuring a crucial tie‑break at 5‑5 before Chung clinched the final set. Both encounters highlighted the physical and mental endurance required at this level.