Where To Watch India vs South Korea Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 Free Live Streaming and TV Telecast in India
Catch the India vs South Korea Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 live, with a spot in the Final 8 on the line. The crucial tie is on September 18-19, 2026, at the Olympic Tennis Centre in Seoul, starting 7:00 AM IST. Featuring top players like India's Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh, and South Korea's Kwon Soon-woo.
The Indian tennis contingent is geared up for a significant challenge as they take on hosts South Korea in the Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 this weekend. With a berth in the prestigious Davis Cup Final 8 on the line, both teams will be vying for supremacy on the hard courts of Seoul's Olympic Tennis Centre. The action commences on Friday, September 18, 2026, and will conclude on Saturday, September 19, 2026. Yuki Bhambri Doubtful India's Davis Cup Qualifiers Against South Korea Due to Leg Strain.
India, currently ranked 19th in the Davis Cup, comes into this tie following a dramatic 3-2 victory over the Netherlands in Bengaluru in February. South Korea, ranked 16th, also secured their spot in this round by overcoming Argentina with a 3-2 win in Busan during their first-round qualifier.
Match Schedule and Key Players
The tie officially kicks off on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM Korea Standard Time (KST), which translates to 7:00 AM Indian Standard Time (IST).
Day 1: Friday, September 18, 2026
- Dhakshineswar Suresh (World No. 367) vs Kwon Soon-woo (World No. 157) (10:30 AM KST / 7:00 AM IST)
- Sumit Nagal (World No. 247) vs Chung Hyeon (World No. 567) (following the first match)
Day 2: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- N Sriram Balaji (World No. 49 doubles) / Niki Kalyanda Poonacha (World No. 88 doubles) vs Nam Ji-sung (World No. 125 doubles) / Park Ui-sung (World No. 334 doubles) (Doubles, 8:30 AM KST / 5:00 AM IST)
- Sumit Nagal vs Kwon Soon-woo (Reverse Singles, if required)
- Dhakshineswar Suresh vs Chung Hyeon (Reverse Singles, if required)
India's doubles specialist Yuki Bhambri was ruled out due to a thigh injury, leading to Niki Kalyanda Poonacha's inclusion in the squad.
Where to Watch in India
For tennis enthusiasts in India keen to follow the live action, live streaming of the India vs South Korea Davis Cup 2026 tie will be available on Veto, a subscription-free OTT platform. Fans can catch all the matches live and free of charge. DD Sports, Prasar Bharati Sports Youtube & Waves OTT will also provide coverage for India's Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 matches from Seoul on TV and streaming and OTT platforms, respectively.
Head-to-Head and Recent Form
The contest marks the 12th Davis Cup encounter between India and South Korea. Historically, South Korea holds a slight advantage, leading the head-to-head record 6-5. However, India has won their last two meetings, including a convincing 4-1 victory in Chandigarh in 2016. Rohan Bopanna Questions India’s Tennis Selection Ahead of Asian Games 2026.
Both teams showcased strong performances in their respective first-round qualifiers. India's Dhakshineswar Suresh was instrumental in their win over the Netherlands, securing two singles victories and a crucial doubles win. South Korea also demonstrated resilience by clinching their tie against Argentina.
The winner of this crucial Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 2 tie will secure a direct entry into the prestigious Final 8 tournament, scheduled to take place in Bologna, Italy, in November 2026.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Sep 18, 2026 08:00 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
