<p>The SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/bengaluru">Bengaluru</a> will host the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/davis-cup">Davis Cup </a>World Group qualifier tie between India and the Netherlands on February 7 and 8, 2026. </p><p>India had earned their place in the 2026 qualifiers after a 3-1 win over Switzerland in their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie at Biel in September (marking it the first win over a European team since 1993), while the Netherlands earned a direct entry by virtue of being runners-up in the previous edition. </p><p>Led by Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh, the performance also marked India’s strongest result since the competition format changed in 2019.</p>.Will Davis Cup win against Switzerland change something in Indian tennis?.<p>India, ranked No. 33 in Davis Cup ranking, has reached the finals three times (1966, 1974 and 1987). </p><p>In the upcoming tie, India will face a strong opponent as the Netherlands, are currently ranked No. 4.</p><p>The last time the two teams competed in the Davis Cup was in 2003, when the Netherlands thumped India 5-0 at home. The overall head-to-head record stands at 2-2.</p><p>The seven teams that come through two rounds of qualifiers will join host Italy in the 2026 Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna.</p><p>The S M Krishna Tennis Stadium had recently hosted the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs. </p><p>(with KSLTA Media inputs)</p>
<p>The SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/bengaluru">Bengaluru</a> will host the <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/tags/davis-cup">Davis Cup </a>World Group qualifier tie between India and the Netherlands on February 7 and 8, 2026. </p><p>India had earned their place in the 2026 qualifiers after a 3-1 win over Switzerland in their Davis Cup 2025 World Group I tie at Biel in September (marking it the first win over a European team since 1993), while the Netherlands earned a direct entry by virtue of being runners-up in the previous edition. </p><p>Led by Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh, the performance also marked India’s strongest result since the competition format changed in 2019.</p>.Will Davis Cup win against Switzerland change something in Indian tennis?.<p>India, ranked No. 33 in Davis Cup ranking, has reached the finals three times (1966, 1974 and 1987). </p><p>In the upcoming tie, India will face a strong opponent as the Netherlands, are currently ranked No. 4.</p><p>The last time the two teams competed in the Davis Cup was in 2003, when the Netherlands thumped India 5-0 at home. The overall head-to-head record stands at 2-2.</p><p>The seven teams that come through two rounds of qualifiers will join host Italy in the 2026 Davis Cup Final 8 in Bologna.</p><p>The S M Krishna Tennis Stadium had recently hosted the Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs. </p><p>(with KSLTA Media inputs)</p>
