India vs switzerland davis cup 2025: The Indian men’s tennis team in BL city of Switzerland has registered a historic victory by defeating Switzerland 3–1 in the Davis Cup 2025 World Group I match. This victory is not just an edge in one tournament, but India’s first major success on Europe’s soil after more than three decades. Earlier in 1993, India won Europe against France.

Sumit Nagal became hero
Sumit Nagal, the architect of this historic victory of India, who not only won both his singles matches, but also gave the team a decisive lead. In the fourth rubber, he defeated Junior Australian Open Champion and only 18-year-old Henry Bernet 6–1, 6-3. Earlier, Nagal gave India a strong 2-0 lead by winning the initial singles match.

Debutant Dakshineswar did wonders
Dakshineswar Suresh, the younger player who was first included in the team, defeated Swiss number 1 player Jerome Kim and made a big upset. This victory is considered a positive sign for the future of Indian tennis, which shows that India now has the next generation talented players ready.

Indian pair missed in doubles
However, India suffered defeat in doubles match, when the pair of Yakub Paul and Dominic Striker of Switzerland N.K. Sriram Balaji and Ritwik defeated Bolippalli in three sets. The Indian pair had many opportunities, but they could not take advantage of them in important moments.

"The team made each other motive"
After the match, Sumit Nagal said that winning in Europe has happened after a long time and this is the result of the team’s solidarity. He said that the doubles match was very difficult and he was sweating while sitting on the bench. But as soon as he landed on the court, he played confidently and performed well.

Now prepare for 2026 qualifier
India has confirmed its place for 2026 World Group qualifiers with this victory. The Indian team, who is ranked 37th in the world rankings, has achieved this major achievement by defeating 24th ranked Switzerland. Now India’s eyes will be on return to the top level. India has played the Davis Cup final (1966, 1974, 1987) so far, and this victory raises hope of repeating that glorious history.