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After a historic and thrilling velvet fondue on a first-round tie upgraded to a representation of the world No. 33 versus the world No. 6, the Netherlands, India won the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru by 3 goals against 2 goals on February 7 and 8, 2026. This is a dismayed win that takes India to the second round of the 2026 Davis Cup Qualifiers (to be held in September), which is one of the greatest victories in Indian tennis history against a strong-tier country.

It was the rollercoaster of a drama as India depended on the young talent Dhakshineswar Suresh (No. 457) to give it a flawless weekend. It was Suresh who scored all three points for India, and he became the unquestioned hero.

Day-by-Day Breakdown

Day 1 (February 7):

First singles: Guy Den Ouden (NED) defeated Sumit Nagal (IND) 6 0, 4 6, 6 3 to make Netherlands 1 0.

Second singles: Dhakshineswar Suresh (IND) vs. Jesper de Jong (NED, World No. 88) 6-4 7-5 → 1-1.

Day 2 (February 8):

Doubles: Yuki Bhambri / Dhakshineswar Suresh (IND) beats Sander Arends / David Pel (NED) 7-6(0), 3-6, 7-6(1). India 2-1.

First reverse singles: Jesper de Jong (NED) defeats Sumit Nagal (IND) 5-7, 6-1, 6-4. Tied 2-2.

Determining the winners: Dhakshineswar Suresh (IND) defeats Guy Den Ouden (NED, G. 162) 6-4, 7-6(4), which gives India the lead 3-2, respectively.

Suresh had remarkable higher-ranked matches with stunning performances in terms of serving, staying calm under pressure, and winning tie-breaks. Experts and fans analyzed that his performance in singles and doubles was one of the best weekends in the history of the Indian Davis Cup.

The victory led to tremendous celebrations in India, and social media erupted with the Bengaluru miracle. It gives an Indian fan hope that India would be back to the group stage (top 8 nations) of the Davis Cup Finals. India goes on to match South Korea (No. 22) in an away match in September.