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Now that the mixed doubles euphoria has died down, and one is left to digest the disappointment of India slipping to Group-2 in Davis Cup, a few hard facts:
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Singles success shapes a nation's tennis trajectory. Davis Cup still has four singles rubbers to one doubles. Entry for ATP Cup / United Cup is still tied to the highest-ranking singles player. Holger Rune, Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud... there are examples galore #DavisCup (2/6)
Granted, India has a rich history of great doubles players. But it was force only because the Amritrajs, Krishnans, Leanders and Somdevs could pull off great singles victories.
And... of the last 15 doubles rubbers, India has lost EIGHT. No proud record #DavisCup (3/6)
And... of the last 15 doubles rubbers, India has lost EIGHT. No proud record #DavisCup (3/6)
