India qualified for the World Group after beating Pakistan 4-0 recently in the playoffs held in Islamabad.
Indian Davis Cupper Ramkumar Ramanathan made a remarkable comeback to shock top seeded Luka Nardi to enter the singles quarterfinals of the Bengaluru Open.
Indian ace Sumit Nagal is pitted against Geoffrey Blancaneaux, while wild card entrant Ramkumar Ramanathan will face Maxime Janvier in the men's singles main draw of the Bengaluru Open
Ramkumar had won his seventh and last doubles Challenger title in Bengaluru with compatriot Saketh Myneni, two years back
Indian Davis Cup team capped its historic visit to Pakistan after 60 years by sealing its place in World Group I as it blanked Pakistan 4-0
Ramkumar Ramanathan saved two break points in game eight of second set and that eventually became crucuial in then outcome of the match.
The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi has issued visas to the Indian Davis Cup team, including the support staff, to play the Davis Cup World Group -1 Playoff Tie between Pakistan and India.
India are scheduled to play Pakistan in the World Group I Play-off tie on February 3-4.
India last travelled to Pakistan way back in 1964 when they beat the hosts 4-0.
Ramkumar Ramanathan pocketed the winner's cheque of $3,200 and 25 precious ATP points, while the visitor was richer by $2,120 besides gaining 16 ATP points.