India produced a dramatic home upset at the Davis Cup 2026 Qualifiers, edging past the Netherlands 3-2 in a tense tie that concluded at the SM Krishna Tennis Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. The victory was driven by a standout performance from Dhakshineswar Suresh, who played a decisive role in all three of India’s winning rubbers. With the tie level at 1-1 after the opening day, India struck first on Sunday in the doubles. Suresh partnered Yuki Bhambri in a surprise combination that paid off, as the Indian pair defeated the Dutch duo of Sander Arends and David Pel in a marathon encounter, winning 7-6, 3-6, 7-6. The Netherlands, ranked sixth in the Davis Cup standings, responded through Jasper de Jong, who beat Sumit Nagal in the first reverse singles to level the tie at 2-2. That set up a decisive final singles match, with India turning again to Suresh. Suresh delivers decisive singles win Despite having already spent nearly three hours on court earlier in the day, the 25-year-old Suresh showed remarkable composure and …