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Mahesh Bhupathi praises Dhakshineswar Suresh’s big serve after Davis Cup win

10 February,2026 09:33 AM IST |  New Delhi  |  S Kannan

Davis Cup legend Mahesh Bhupathi praised youngster Dhakshineswar Suresh’s powerful serve after India edged the Netherlands 3-2 in Bengaluru. Bhupathi said the surface suited DK’s big game and called him exciting to watch

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India Davis Cup legend Mahesh Bhupathi has lavished praise on young Dhakshineswar Suresh's (DK) big serve after Indian beat the Netherlands 3-2 in the Davis Cup at Bengaluru on Sunday.

"Dhakshineswar has a big game, potent serve, so the surface and conditions in Bengaluru were helpful for him. He is exciting to watch for sure," said Bhupathi, who got DK a break of sorts in the World Tennis League.

"Also, when there was a discussion on where to play this Davis Cup tie, Delhi or Bengaluru, the right choice was made," added Bhupathi.

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