Japan trounces Pakistan in Davis Cup doubles
Mochizuki, Shimabukuro beat Aisam, Aqeel Khan 4-6, 6-4, 6-2 to gain unassailable 3-0 lead
ISLAMABAD:
Japan s doubles pair came from a set down to defeat an experienced Pakistan duo in the Davis Cup World Group I first-round match in Islamabad on Saturday, booking a place in the 2022 qualifiers.
Shintaro Mochizuki and Sho Shimabukuro beat Aisamul Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, in one hour and 47 minutes.
Adding to their wins in both of Friday s singles clashes, Japan took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the tie overall.
They will fight for a place in the Davis Cup via next year s qualifiers, while Pakistan head for the World Group I play-offs.
Japan take early honours against hosts in Davis Cup tie
Sports
March 6, 2021
ISLAMABAD: Japan took firm control of the Davis Cup World Group I tie against Pakistan after winning both the singles matches on the opening day (Friday) here at the Pakistan Sports Complex grasscourts.
Japanâs top player Yosuke Watanuki had it easy against Aqeel Khan 6-3, 6-2 to give his team 1-0 lead with Kaichi Uchida making it 2-0 as spared little time in disposing of Aisamul Haq Qureshi 6-4, 7-6 (4). Aisam had his chances in the match that could have gone either way. Some unforced errors backed by 11 double faults diminished Pakistanâs chances of staging a recovery and putting Pakistan on the board. Aisam was broken at the very outset of the second singles match as Uchida nullified his aggression.
Japan beat Pakistan in Davis Cup World Group I tie
March 06, 2021
Japan beat Pakistan in Davis Cup World Group I tie by 4-0 at the Pakistan Sports Complex grass courts in Islamabad today.
Shintaro Mochizuki and Sho Shimabukuro beat Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and Aqeel Khan 4-6, 6-4, 6-2, in one hour and 47 minutes.
Adding to their wins in both of singles clashes, Japan took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the tie overall.
Meanwhile, in the reverse single, Japan outplayed Pakistan and took an unassailable 4-0 lead.
They will fight for a place in the Davis Cup via next year s qualifiers, while Pakistan Head for the World Group I play-offs.