Language - | India can win medals in Tennis at the 2028 and 2032 Olympics, believes Yuki Bhambri Indian Tennis star Yuki Bhambri believes that India could win medals in Tennis at the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games, in doubles and mixed doubles. Only three Indian players had qualified for Tennis at the 2020 Olympics, with none of them managing to get past the round of 32 in their respective events. SportsCafe Desk |
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 | Hurt but not surprised by AITA’s treatment, says Mahesh Bhupathi Mahesh Bhupathi has said that although he was hurt by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) sacking him from the tennis team captaincy, he was not surprised at the treatment he received. Bhupathi believes that India will make light work of Pakistan when they meet in the Davis Cup on Friday. SportsCafe Desk |
 | I am still Team India captain unless I hear otherwise, says Mahesh Bhupathi Veteran Indian tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday rejected suggestions that he has been replaced as captain of India for the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan stating that he is available and believes he is "still captain". Rohan Bopanna also expressed his shock over the captaincy change by AITA. SportsCafe Desk |
 | India-Pakistan Davis Cup to be played at neutral venue, confirms ITF The International Tennis Federation (ITF) announced on Monday that the India-Pakistan Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie will be played at a neutral venue on November 29-30. The Indian team, led by non-playing captain Mahesh Bhupathi, had appealed for a change of venue citing security reasons. SportsCafe Desk |
| Davis Cup | AITA appoints Rohit Rajpal as non-playing captain for Pakistan tie The All India tennis Association (AITA) has named former India player and chairman of the national tennis federation’s selection panel Rohit Rajpal as the non-playing captain for India’s tie against Pakistan. This came after weeks of speculation about Leander Paes being the front runner. SportsCafe Desk |
 | AITA forced to name Leander Paes for Davis Cup clash against Pakistan The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has been forced to name Leander Paes for India’s highly-anticipated Davis Cup tie against Pakistan after Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna refused to travel to Islamabad, citing security concerns. The Asia-Oceania Group-I tie is scheduled for November 29-30. SportsCafe Desk |
| Let’s ban India-Pakistan Davis Cup ties instead of wasting ITF’s time, suggests PTF After All India Tennis Association (AITA) has kept postponing their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan repeatedly, a frustrated Pakistan Tennis Federation has called for a ban on all future ties. After the initial announcement, AITA has now been contemplating a second string to Pakistan for the tie. SportsCafe Desk |
 | AITA begin procuring Pakistan visas ahead of Davis Cup tie The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has decided to begin the process to procure Pakistan visas for its players and support staff. The association is willing to send a team for next month’s Davis Cup tie, in case the International Tennis Federation (ITF) rejects its requests for a neutral venue. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Davis Cup | Unsure if players want to travel to Pakistan, says Mahesh Bhupathi With India’s Davis Cup tie with Pakistan date all but fixed, which would be taking place in Islamabad, team captain Mahesh Bhupathi has cast a dark cloud over players’ willingness yet again. The former Grand Slam winner has also stated that “tennis” hasn’t been a part of India’s DNA ever. SportsCafe Desk |
 | Sumit Nagal calls for support to stay afloat after ‘dream’ Grand Slam debut Despite becoming a household name following his Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer, Sumit Nagal has struggled to get new sponsorships and has for support to stay afloat. Latest ATP rankings have made Nagal India’s second highest-ranked tennis player as he leapfrogged Ramkumar Ramanathan. SportsCafe Desk |