<p>Somdev Devvarman had to dig deep into his reservoir of experience to tame a fighting Hyeon Chung but Sanam Singh lost the second singles to Yong-Kyu Lim, leaving India and Korea locked at 1-1 on day one of their second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie, here today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Somdev was severely tested by a player who was making his Davis Cup debut and ranked 289 placed below him before prevailing 7-6 (4) 7-6(3) 6-4 after three hours and thirty minutes of intense tennis in the opening singles.<br /><br />The 17-year old Korean, who had ended runner-up in the Wimbledon junior championship last year, showed that he was progressing well but ultimately fell short against a player who does not give up easily.<br /><br />Chung had Somdev gasping in the marathon rubber as he led 4-1 and 5-2 in the first two sets but the Indian saved his side from major embarrassment with a stunning comeback.<br />Sanam, chosen ahead of tall and big-serving Saketh Myneni, though could not make it an all-win day for India as he lost 6-7 (5) 4-6 4-6 to Korea's number one player Lim in the second rubber, which lasted two hours and 45 minutes.<br /><br />Sanam, who was originally drafted as a reserve along with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, got the chance to play after Yuki Bhambri pulled out of the tie due to a foot injury.<br />India could have been in a very embarrassing position had Somdev not regrouped after falling behind twice at Spo1 Tennis Courts.<br /><br />The Koreans were the underdogs to start with but they showed the visitors that tie would not be a walk in the park for them.<br /><br />Today's result means that Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni must win tomorrow in the doubles rubber against Hyung-Taik Lee and Sang-Woo Noh to ease off the pressure on the team.<br /><br />It will be the second time that seasoned Bopanna and Myneni will play together in a Davis Cup tie.<br /><br />A victory will leave India requiring only one point on the last day to secure a berth to the World Group play-offs.</p>
<p>Somdev Devvarman had to dig deep into his reservoir of experience to tame a fighting Hyeon Chung but Sanam Singh lost the second singles to Yong-Kyu Lim, leaving India and Korea locked at 1-1 on day one of their second round Asia/Oceania Group I tie, here today.<br /><br /></p>.<p>Somdev was severely tested by a player who was making his Davis Cup debut and ranked 289 placed below him before prevailing 7-6 (4) 7-6(3) 6-4 after three hours and thirty minutes of intense tennis in the opening singles.<br /><br />The 17-year old Korean, who had ended runner-up in the Wimbledon junior championship last year, showed that he was progressing well but ultimately fell short against a player who does not give up easily.<br /><br />Chung had Somdev gasping in the marathon rubber as he led 4-1 and 5-2 in the first two sets but the Indian saved his side from major embarrassment with a stunning comeback.<br />Sanam, chosen ahead of tall and big-serving Saketh Myneni, though could not make it an all-win day for India as he lost 6-7 (5) 4-6 4-6 to Korea's number one player Lim in the second rubber, which lasted two hours and 45 minutes.<br /><br />Sanam, who was originally drafted as a reserve along with Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, got the chance to play after Yuki Bhambri pulled out of the tie due to a foot injury.<br />India could have been in a very embarrassing position had Somdev not regrouped after falling behind twice at Spo1 Tennis Courts.<br /><br />The Koreans were the underdogs to start with but they showed the visitors that tie would not be a walk in the park for them.<br /><br />Today's result means that Rohan Bopanna and Saketh Myneni must win tomorrow in the doubles rubber against Hyung-Taik Lee and Sang-Woo Noh to ease off the pressure on the team.<br /><br />It will be the second time that seasoned Bopanna and Myneni will play together in a Davis Cup tie.<br /><br />A victory will leave India requiring only one point on the last day to secure a berth to the World Group play-offs.</p>