India's agonising wait to return to the World Group continued as the hosts lost 2-3 to Serbia in the rain-hit playoff tie after Yuki Bhambri surrendered tamely 3-6 4-6 4-6 against Krajinovic in the extended decisive fifth rubber today.
"I don't think it was an easy match. It was a tough match considering the fact that it was stopped last night due to rains, which disturbed our momentum. I did well in spite of altitude and weather conditions," he told reporters at post-match press conference at Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA) stadium.
"I couldn't sleep really well because I was in a lot of pressure. I was in a position to finish off the match. I was on my way to win the second set as well when rains came down," he said.