Indian duo Rohan Bopanna and Yuki Bhambri lost to World No. 9 Holger Rune and Johannes Ingildsen in straight sets to hand hosts Denmark a 2-1 lead after the doubles tie in the Davis Cup World Group Play-Off on Saturday.

The Danish pair made short work of the Indians winning 6-2, 6-4 in just 65 minutes as Rune’s presence proved to be a decisive factor.