Team which adapts quickly will have edge: Paes

TIL Desk Sports/ With wet conditions caused by incessant rain adding to the challenge, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes today said the team which adapts quicker will have the edge in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-I tie between India and South Korea starting here tomorrow.

“I think that tennis on grass is more technical, so the one who adjusts to these conditions faster, is going to have a big advantage,” Paes said after the draw ceremony here today. The weather was inclement in Chandigarh today and according to the local MeT Department’s Director, Surinder Paul, more rains are likely to occur in the city over the next 2-3 days.

Ram Kumar Ramnathan will take on Seong-Chan Hong, ranked more than 200 places below him, in the first singles match here tomorrow. “We were hoping that it would turn out like this where Ram gets to play the first match. Also, we were thinking about whether Lim would play doubles or not. It will be interesting to see how the weather holds out and how the matches eventually get played. But as a team, we are ready for any situation that arises,” Paes said.