Britain Seeks Revenge Against India in Crucial Davis Cup Tie

Britain's top tennis players, Tim Henman and Greg Rusedski, are eager to gain revenge on India in the World Group qualifying round at the Nottingham Tennis Centre. A victory will put Britain back in the World Group for the first time since 1992, a year that saw them relegated to the Euro/African Zone after a 4-1 defeat by India in Delhi. The tie has significant implications, with both Henman and Rusedski stressing the importance of this match.

Key Takeaways:

• Britain seeks revenge against India, who defeated them 4-1 in 1992, relegating them to the Euro/African Zone.
• A victory for Britain would put them back in the World Group of top 16 nations for the first time since 1992.
• Leander Paes, India's No 1, has been in good form, beating world number one Pete Sampras in Cincinnati just four weeks ago.
• Paes will face British No 2, Greg Rusedski, in the opening match, while Henman will play Mahesh Bhupathi in the second rubber.
• Henman and Neil Broad will partner in the doubles match tomorrow, followed by the reverse singles on Sunday.
• Britain's captain, Tim Henman, has highlighted the importance of this tie, stating that Britain "really belongs in the World Group".

Statistics:

• Britain's last appearance in the World Group was in 1992.
• Britain was defeated 4-1 by India in 1992, relegating them to the Euro/African Zone.
• Leander Paes has beaten world number one Pete Sampras in Cincinnati just four weeks ago.
• Britain's No 1, Tim Henman, has regained his spot after the US Open.

Sources:

• The Times