chandigarhsportsnews.blogspot.in Sanam Singh was splendid in his victory after Yuki Bhambri huffed and puffed to a patchy win as India completed a 5-0 rout of New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I relegation play-off tie, here today. With the tie already in pocket, Yuki pushed India closer to a whitewash after he struggled past Jose Statham 2-6 7-5 7-6(5) in the fourth rubber, which lasted for two hours and 41 minutes under scorching sun. Sanam, who had to wait for his turn until the last match, closed the tie in style with a dominating 6-4 6-1 win against Artem Sitak in one hour and 17 minutes. Sanam's win was the first straight one for India in this tie as the other matches, except the second rubber, lasted full distance. Three wins on the first two days had already ensured that India will stay in Group I for 2013 competition. The Kiwi team will fight it out with Chinese Taipei next month to retain its place in Group I. It's the first time since ...
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