Nagal put up a valiant fight but lost 5-7 3-6 in one hour and 37 minutes in the first reverse singles, with India needing to win both reverse singles to stay in World Group I.
This defeat gave Denmark a commanding 1-3 lead and relegated India to World Group II. Prajnesh Gunneswaran then faced Elmer Moeller in the dead rubber and won 6-4 7-6(1) in one hour and 39 minutes.
source:Prasar Bharati SportsOn Friday, Nagal came back from a one-set deficit to beat August Holmgren 4-6 6-3 6-4 in two hours and 27 minutes to tie the match at one. Bhambri had lost the opening singles match 2-6 2-6 to rising teen sensation Rune.
Bhambri has retired from singles and now only plays doubles on tour.
India was relegated to World Group II after losing a Playoff 2-3 to Denmark.
By tirupatinews
