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This is an archive article published on September 19, 2016
India seeded second for the 2017 Davis Cup season
Indian Davis Cup team, whitewashed by formidable Spain, was seeded second behind Kazakhstan in the Asia/Oceania Group 1.
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Team India was whitewashed by seven-time champions Spain. (Source: PTI)
The Indian Davis Cup team, whitewashed by formidable Spain in the World Group Play-off tie, was seeded second behind Kazakhstan in the Asia/Oceania Group 1.
Group I has five more teams that will strive to reach the World Group next season, including China, Chinese Taipei, Korea Republic, New Zealand and Uzbekistan.
India can a home tie only if it draws New Zealand. It will be an away tie with all other opponents in the Group.
India had defeated New Zealand 3-2 in an away tie in July 2015 to qualify for the World Group Play-offs.
Against all other teams, India played at home in its last tie.
The draw for the season 2017 will be made in London on Wednesday.
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