Legends are born in the most high-pressure arenas. India's Dhakshineswar Suresh proved the saying right as he earned the nation a historic 3-2 win against the Netherlands in the Davis Cup on Sunday.

Known to his teammates and the circuit as "DK," Suresh quickly emerged as a standout performer on the court, becoming the undisputed heartbeat of Indian tennis despite being ranked as low as 465 in the world.

Playing only his second Davis Cup tie, the 25-year-old delivered an extraordinary three-win haul, claiming both his singles rubbers and combining with Yuki Bhambri to win the doubles, a rare feat in Indian Davis Cup history.

Standing at 6 ft 5 in, Suresh brings a physicality to the court that is rare in Indian singles history. His game is built on two primary weapons - his serve and aggressive baseline strokes.

In December 2023, Suresh shocked the tennis world by defeating former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev in the World Tennis League in Bengaluru, one of the biggest upsets by an Indian player in recent history.

Born in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, Suresh's height allows for steep angles, making his first serve nearly unreturnable when he finds his rhythm. Unlike the traditional Indian style of "touch and volley," DK plays a modern, power-oriented game, dictating points with a heavy forehand.

Source:Ndtv