Davis Cup: Somdev goes down to Ricardo Mello, India trail 0-2

CHENNAI - Somdev Devvarman lost to Ricardo Mello 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (3), 2-6, 4-6 in the second singles as India trailed Brazil 0-2 on the opening day of the Davis Cup World Group playoffs here Friday.

Earlier, Brazil No.1 Thomaz Bellucci outlasted Rohan Bopanna 6-7(2), 7-6(7), 7-5, 4-6, 10-8 in the marathon first rubber at the SDAT Stadium.

India’s campaign now rests on Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi in the doubles Saturday.