On the first day of this round of Davis Cup, when I came to know that India is down 2-0 against Brazil, I ignored the news that I would have to be disappointed again to see India loosing the match. But, as always, a ray of hope was there (which is there even when India needs 100 runs off the last over and Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel are in the middle).
Next day, as expected, Paes and Bhupati duo was successful in keeping India's hope alive with their win ,which was their 24Th consecutive win as a pair (a record for a doubles team in Davis Cup). This win kept India's hopes alive and even mine.
Now it was Somdev and Bopanna's turn to show that they can carry forward Indian tennis on their shoulders. First, it was Somdev who defeated with his talent and humidity of Chennai, the Brazilian. The last match of the round was going to be the most interesting and important as it was to cement a place for India in the world group for the very first time in the 89 years of the history of Davis Cup. Much to my delight, Bopanna seized his chance at glory and defeated the other Brazilian to complete a famous triumph. I, along with all the Indians, am proud to see Indian youngsters coming up in every sport.
I finish with a hope to see such glories more frequently and in every field.
why have you named yourself 'The One'? ;)
ReplyDeleteDear Shashi,
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed heartening to see young talents making a mark in the global arena and making India proud. Bopanna has really reinvented himself thanks to the wonderful run he had with Qureshi at the US Open and Somdev is a rare talent who I think could take India places in years to come. He is a fighter, for sure and that's what shall take him places too.
Keep writing. Please try to make it an everyday affair. It will help you improve as a person. :)
Peace.