Leander Paes and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan cruised to a straight-set victory over Pakistan duo of Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman as India take 3-0 lead in the Davis Cup tie.
Sumit Nagal earned his first-ever Davis Cup win, beating Hufaiza Mohammed Rehman 6-0 6-2 in the second singles which lasted 64 minutes.
The 33-year-old, who last played at China Open in October 2017, will team up with Ukraine's Nadiia Kichenok, the current world number 38.
The uncertainty over the venue remained till the last moment and it only added up the confusion regarding players selection in both the sides.
Bhupathi was removed from the captain's position by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) for refusing to travel to Pakistan for a Davis Cup tie on security grounds.
Despite its flaws, the new Davis Cup got a passing grade on its first edition, with its modern look being accompanied by plenty of excitement on the court.
Nadal won all his matches, leading Spain to their sixth Davis Cup with a victory over first-time finalist Canada on Sunday.
The draw for the Qualifiers, to be held on March 6 and 7, was made here on Sunday.
Barcelona star Gerard Piqué, co-founder of the Kosmos group behind the new competition, said Sunday adjustments will be made to make the event “bigger and better.”
Rafael Nadal won his singles and doubles matches to lead Spain to a 2-1 comeback win over Britain, putting the hosts in the Davis Cup final for the first time since 2012.
They will join the four semifinalists from this year’s inaugural revamp: Britain, Canada, Russia and Spain.
In the decisive doubles, Vasek Pospisil and Denis Shapovalov beat Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5).
It will be Roger Federer's first game in Mexico, in a career that has seen him win 20 Grand Slam titles.
Mukund, who was named as a reserve member, suffered the injury while playing in a tournament in Portugal.
Sasi Kumar Mukund has pulled out of the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Pakistan with a foot injury.
Rafael Nadal guided Spain to a 2-1 comeback victory over Argentina while Britain advanced past Germany thanks to Kyle Edmund’s win over Philipp Kohlschreiber.
The result puts Russia in the Davis Cup semifinals for the first time since 2008. The Russians will next face Canada.
Andy Murray defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday after trailing 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker.
Qureshi, Khan and non-playing captain Mushaf Zia withdrew after the tie was on Tuesday moved out of Islamabad.
Murray defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-7 (7), 6-4, 7-6 (5) on Wednesday after trailing 4-1 in the third set and 4-1 in the decisive tiebreaker.
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