Proud I helped team win: Krajinovic

A sleepless night following rain-induced suspension of play and overnight change of schedules seemed to have done little to dampen Filip Krajinovic who won the decisive fifth rubber to help Serbia beat India 3-2 in their Davis Cup World Group playoff here Monday afternoon. The match was halted Sunday night following rains with Krajinovic leading 6-3, 4-4. With the match scheduled to resume at 12 noon Monday, it forced cancellation of air tickets and attendant alterations in the plans of teams and players besides support staff and match officials. ‘I couldn’t sleep last night as I kept replaying the points. The pressure was very much there and it wasn’t easy, but my plan was to win the second set rather than it being 1-1. So, I did well to break him first thing on Monday,’ said the 22-year old Krajinovic after his 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, win against Yuki Bhambri in the second reverse singles that helped Serbia win the tie 3-2. ‘For the first time, I was playing a major match and I am proud I won and also helped the team win the tie. I started aggressive on Monday and broke him in the very first game. It was tough to come out and play. Different time, different environment and you never know what will happen,’ said Krajinovic. The Serb, ranked 107, dwelt on his off-court relationship with Bhambri, saying they have known each other since their junior days and training together at the Nick Bollitteri academy in Florida, US. ‘We spend a lot of time together as we both train at the Bollitteri academy. I feel sad that he lost, but that is tennis,’ said Krajinovic.