Somdev Devvarman
IN THE ELITE ZONE: Somdev Devvarman piloted India into the Davis Cup World Group after a 11-year gap. The youngster from Assam put up a fighting display in coming back from the brink to defeat South African Rik de Voest 3-6, 6-7(3), 7-6(5), 6-2, 6-4 in the first reverse singles. The win on Sunday gave India an unassailable 3-1 lead over the Rainbow Nation in the World Group play-off tie held in Johannesburg
Davis Cup: Super Somdev leads India to elite World Group
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