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Spain back in Davis Cup World Group after 5-0 India whitewash

Marc Lopez and Rafael Nadal shake hands with Leander Paes and Saket Myneni (right) after their win

By: Eastern Eye Staff

Spain capped their return to the Davis Cup World Group by completing a 5-0 whitewash against India in New Delhi on Sunday (September 18). World number four Rafael Nadal was rested for the two dead rubbers on the final day as Marc Lopez and David Ferrer maintained Spain’s dominance in the World Group play-off tie. Marc Lopez beat Sumit Nagal 6-3, 1-6, 6-3 while Ferrer outclassed Ramkumar Ramanathan 6-2, 6-2 in the reverse singles matches at Delhi’s RK Khanna Tennis Stadium. Nadal, who pulled out of the opening singles match due to a stomach bug, ensured Spain’s re-entry into the…

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