India vs Netherlands Day 2 Live Streaming, Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 1: Suresh/Bhambri seal opening set
The contest is tied at 1-1 after two matches on the opening day.
The India vs Netherlands Davis Cup Qualifier round one match is tied at 1–1 heading into Day 2 on Sunday, 8 February at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium, Bengaluru.
After a thrilling opening day, all eyes are on India’s Dhakshineswar Suresh who sealed a stunning straight-sets win over world No. 88 Jesper de Jong, 6–4, 7–5, to level the tie.
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Earlier, India’s top-ranked player Sumit Nagal had suffered a tough three-set loss to Guy den Ouden, struggling with a hip issue.
The Dutch player dominated the first set, breaking Nagal’s serve multiple times to take it 6–0. Nagal, appearing to struggle with a lingering hip injury, took a medical timeout.
He fought back in the second set, bolstered by the home crowd’s support to win it 6–4, but eventually fell in a tough third set 3–6, giving the Netherlands a 1–0 lead.
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However, then the 25-year-old Indian Suresh turned the tides. For someone who is ranked 465th in the world, it’s a huge moment in his career. His performance against a top-100 player brought India right back into contention and put pressure on the Dutch team for Day 2.
Watch India vs Netherlands Day 2 Live | Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers Round 1
The second and final day of the tie will begin with the all-important doubles rubber. Under the guidance of captain Rohit Rajpal, N. Sriram Balaji partnered with Yuki Bhambri will take on the Dutch pair of Sander Arends and David Pelbe, hoping to give India an edge.
Following the doubles, Nagal whose fitness is still a concern will take on Jesper de Jong in the first reverse singles, while Suresh will face world no. 162 Guy den Ouden if required.
The winner of the tie will advance to the Davis Cup Qualifiers Second Round, which is scheduled to take place from 18–20 September.
What is the current score of India vs Netherlands Davis Cup tie?
The tie is currently level at 1–1 after Day 1. Sumit Nagal lost his opening match, while Dhakshineswar Suresh won his to keep India in contention.
How did Sumit Nagal perform on Day 1?
Nagal struggled with a hip issue and lost to Guy den Ouden in three sets. He lost the first set 0–6, took a medical timeout, fought back to take the second 6–4, but ultimately fell 3–6 in the deciding set.
How did Dhakshineswar Suresh help India on Day 1?
Suresh, ranked 465th in the world, stunned world No. 88 Jesper de Jong in straight sets, 6–4, 7–5, leveling the tie at 1–1 and giving India momentum going into Day 2.
What is the schedule on Day 2 of India vs Netherlands tie at Davis Cup 2026?
Day 2 begins with the doubles rubber featuring Yuki Bhambri and N. Sriram Balaji against Sander Arends and David Pel at 2:00 PM IST. This is followed by the reverse singles matches: Sumit Nagal vs Jesper de Jong and Dhakshineswar Suresh vs Guy den Ouden.
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