Davis Cup
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Were surprised by ITF's decision to shift tie to neutral venue: AITA
Tennis | Nov 07, 2019, 08:45 PM ISTThe All India Tennis Association (AITA) has expressed its surprise over ITF's decision to shift the Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan to a neutral venue.
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Davis Cup: Rajpal to remain captain despite Bhupathi availability, confirms AITA
Tennis | Nov 06, 2019, 02:05 PM ISTAITA secretary general Hironmoy Chatterjee said that Mahesh Bhupathi had made himself unavailable for India's Davis Cup tie with Pakistan and was replaced by Rohit Rajpal.
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I am available and still the captain: Mahesh Bhupathi ahead of Davis Cup tie against Pakistan
Tennis | Nov 06, 2019, 12:46 PM ISTThe AITA had picked Rohit Rajpal as the non-playing captain on Monday before the ITF shifted the tie out of Islamabad to a neutral venue, acknowledging the security concerns raised by India.
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Pak tennis body mulls appeal of ITF decision to shift Davis Cup tie against India to neutral venue
Tennis | Nov 05, 2019, 11:33 PM ISTThe tie, set for November 29 and 30, was scheduled to be held in the Pakistani capital but the ITF on Monday decided that the Davis Cup Asia/Oceania Group I game will be played at a neutral venue.
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blasts AITA for change of captain, "don't interfere", warns parent body
Tennis | Nov 05, 2019, 10:16 PM ISTRohan Bopanna slammed the AITA's decision to change the non-playing captain of the Indian Davis Cup team without allegedly consulting the players.
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Davis Cup: ITF shifts India-Pakistan tie to neutral venue
Tennis | Nov 04, 2019, 11:36 PM ISTThe International Tennis Federation has shifted the Davis Cup tie between India and Pakistan to a neutral venue.
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Rohit Rajpal to be India's non-playing Davis Cup captain for Pakistan tie
Tennis | Nov 04, 2019, 02:11 PM ISTThere was speculation that veteran Leander Paes could be considered for the job after the 46-year-old made himself available following pullouts by top players and captain Mahesh Bhupathi.
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Leander Paes set to return to India's Davis Cup squad
Tennis | Oct 25, 2019, 08:12 PM ISTIndian tennis star Leander Paes is set to return to the side's Davis Cup squad after one year.
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Rafael Nadal to lead Spain's Davis Cup team
Tennis | Oct 21, 2019, 10:42 PM ISTNadal will play Davis Cup as world No. 1, a position he will claim as of November 4, while Bautista will be ranked No. 10, Carreno (35), Lopez (62) and Granollers (113).
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Novak Djokovic will compete in 2019 Davis Cup Finals
Tennis | Oct 21, 2019, 10:14 PM ISTThe Serbian team's captain Nenad Zimonjic also called up Dusan Lajovic, ranked No. 33 in the world, Filip Krajinovic (46), Viktor Troicki (159) and Janko Tipsarevic (219).
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AITA may send team to Pakistan for Davis Cup, will begin visa process
Tennis | Oct 15, 2019, 07:18 PM ISTIt has been learnt that the All India Tennis Association (AITA) won't force any player to travel to Pakistan and is willing to send even a second-string team to avoid suspension, relegation and fine by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).
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Awaiting ITF decision on Davis Cup venue against Pakistan: Bhupati
Tennis | Oct 15, 2019, 04:05 PM ISTAccording to well-placed sources, the deteriorating relationship between the two countries is their main concern and the Indian players have written to the AITA requesting them to change the venue.
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India's to play Davis Cup tie against Pakistan in Islamabad subject to security review
Tennis | Sep 14, 2019, 08:14 AM ISTThe AITA said on Friday that a security review on November 4 will decide whether the tie can be held in Islamabad or be shifted to a neutral venue.
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Indian Davis Cup challenge becomes tougher as ITF replaces Groups I and II with World Groups
Tennis | Sep 08, 2019, 05:09 PM ISTThe International Tennis Federation has abolished Group I and Group II at regional levels, making it tougher for India on their road to Davis Cup qualifiers.
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India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan postponed to November, Islamabad remains venue
Tennis | Aug 22, 2019, 09:25 PM ISTThe ITF said the tie has been rescheduled for November, with the exact dates to be confirmed by the Committee no later than September 9.
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AITA-ITF concall over Indo-Pak Davis Cup tie cancelled again
Tennis | Aug 20, 2019, 09:13 PM ISTThe tie, scheduled to be held in Islamabad, has become a matter of speculation ever since Pakistan downgraded diplomatic ties with India citing the revocation status enjoyed by Jammu and Kashmir.
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AITA-ITF teleconference on Pakistan tie postponed to Tuesday: Mahesh Bhupati
Tennis | Aug 19, 2019, 07:56 PM ISTBhupathi will be part of the conference call which will further decide on the next course of action as to whether the much-talked-about tie will be shifted to another venue or not.
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Davis Cup: Postpone tie in Pakistan or shift venue suo moto, Indian tennis body asks ITF
Tennis | Aug 14, 2019, 03:38 PM ISTThe All India Tennis Association has adopted a more aggressive stance on their Davis Cup tie in Pakistan, asking the world governing body to either postpone or shift the tie to a neutral venue.
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Davis Cup: Mahesh Bhupathi leads players' request to shift venue from Pakistan
Tennis | Aug 13, 2019, 01:37 PM IST'Are Tennis players not citizens of India?', asks an official as Mahesh Bhupathi, among other players have asked the AITA to shift the venue for the Davis Cup tie from Pakistan.
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AITA seeks fresh security check-in Islamabad but no word on venue change for Davis Cup
Tennis | Aug 12, 2019, 07:23 PM ISTIndia's participation in the Asia-Oceania Zone Group 1 Davis Cup tie, scheduled on September 14 and 15, is uncertain owing to high political tension with Pakistan.