06 March,2009 04:42 PM IST | | PTI
Somdev Devvarman recorded his first Davis Cup win to keep India afloat in the second round tie against Chinese Taipei as both the teams were locked 1-1 on the opening day of the Asia/Oceania Zone Group I tie here today.
Somdev overcame a fighting but erratic Ti Chen in the first singles 7-5 6-4, 6-4 to put India ahead but Yen-Hsun Lu brought the hosts back into the tie after defeating Rohan Bopanna 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-2 in the second singles.
Now tomorrow's doubles rubber could prove decisive as whoever wins would have an advantage on Sunday when players will take the court for reverse singles.
India can count on its seasoned doubles pair u2014 Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi u2014 for a favourable result, as they will take on the home combo of Tsung-Hua Yang and Chu-Huan Yi at Yang Ming tennis centre.
India and Chinese Taipei are playing for the first time in the tournament.
