September 15, 2025

In a dazzling display of grit and skill, India has entered the Davis Cup Qualifiers for the first time ever! The magic moment happened when Sumit Nagal took the court against fiery Swiss teenager Henry Bernet in the first reverse singles match. With calm and power, Nagal beat Bernet 6-1, 6-3 to seal a thrilling 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the World Group I tie on Saturday. Business giant Anand Mahindra shared his joy in a tweet: “Take time out today (especially today) to cheer this victory! It’s a historic triumph since India has beaten a European team, in Europe, for the first time since 1993. India 3 - 1 Switzerland.” The tweet lit up social media as fans celebrated this landmark win for Indian tennis. Before Nagal’s winning shot, the Indian team had been trailing after N Sriram Balaji and Rithvik Bollipalli narrowly lost a tough doubles match 7-6 (3), 4-6, 5-7 to Jakub Paul and Dominic Stricker. Nagal was supposed to face Jerome Kym, but the Swiss changed the plan, sending their junior Australian Open champ Bernet to the court. But Nagal was ready and delivered a smashing performance. The day started strong as India held a 2-0 lead, thanks to inspiring singles victories by Nagal and fresh talent Dhakshineshwar Suresh on Friday. This win breaks a 32-year-old drought since India last won against a European team away in France, 1993, a moment led by legends Leander Paes and Ramesh Krishnan. India did beat Denmark at home in Delhi, 2022, but this away win is truly historic. Bernet’s aggressive style caused many unforced errors, which Nagal capitalized on with ease. Nagal expressed his happiness saying, "It means a lot. It's been a while that we won in Europe. We worked very hard to be here. We pushed each other, I am very happy with the win." Talking about the tough doubles clash, he said, "Doubles was tough, the level of tennis was very high from both teams. I was sweating more on the sidelines than playing this match. The young ones are always tricky, you don't know what's coming your way." Nagal’s return to the Davis Cup after last playing against Morocco in September 2023 was a game-changer for India. Fans across India poured praises and patriotism on social media, flooding Anand Mahindra’s post with congratulatory messages and cheering the team’s heroic effort. Some users even switched excitedly to talk about the upcoming India-Pakistan tennis face-off, showing how Indian tennis is lighting up the global scene. Get ready, January 2026 will host the first round of Davis Cup Qualifiers, and India's hearty win against Switzerland has brought a fresh wave of hope and excitement to Indian tennis lovers everywhere!

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