The Indian tennis team is facing Norway in the Davis World Group One match. The Indian team is going to play this match on the tour of Norway when the Indian team will be taking part in the Asian Games. The Davis Cup is scheduled to be held either on September 16-17 or 17-18, while the Asian Games should be held from September 10 to 14. The Indian players may be able to complete their Asian Games engagements by April 14, but it is going to be practically difficult to reach Norway for the Davis Cup. The players need to get used to the conditions before they get into the court.
It will be a challenge for the All India Tennis Association (AITA) to ensure that the country can be represented in both events. AITA Secretary General Anil Dhupar said, "We and the Asian Tennis Federation have already spoken to the AITF (International Tennis Federation) about it because 12 Asian countries are going to be affected. We had asked for a change in the date but they did not agree. We are now filing an appeal in the ITF.''
"We want to play in both the events and the other country is also wanting the same. Pakistan is also filing separate appeals. Let's see what happens.'' India and Norway have never faced each other in the history of the Davis Cup. Norway's team has Casper Rudd, ranked 8th in the world. His next best player is Victor Durasovic. He is ranked 329th in the ATP singles rankings. Indian team coach Zeeshan Ali has said that every match at this stage is difficult and this match is being played in his country, which is going to be a different kind of challenge. It's too early to say anything about what the fight will be like for us right now.
Naomi reached the final after winning the quarterfinal