Davis Cup
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Government has no say in India's participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan, says Kiren Rijiju
Tennis | Aug 12, 2019, 02:35 PM ISTSports Minister Kiren Rijiju has said that since Davis Cup is organized by a world sporting body, the Indian government has no say in players' participation in Davis Cup tie in Pakistan.
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AITA confirms it will seek neutral venue for Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on Monday
Tennis | Aug 10, 2019, 10:28 PM ISTAfter the Indian government scrapped the special status accorded to the state of Jammu and Kashmir, the developments have kept the AITA officials and players worried.
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AITA may request ITF to consider neutral venue for Davis Cup tie in Pakistan
Tennis | Aug 08, 2019, 12:20 PM ISTThe tie is scheduled for September 14 and 15 in the Pakistani capital and the federation had begun the process to procure visas for the players.
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Davis Cup: All top players named for Pakistan tie, Nagal's unavailability raises eyebrows
Tennis | Aug 05, 2019, 07:21 PM ISTGunneswaran and Ramkumar Ramanathan will lead the singles challenge while Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan will make the doubles pair for the grass-court tie, scheduled to be held in Islamabad on September 14-15.
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Pakistan tennis chief promises India full-proof security ahead of Davis Cup tie
Tennis | Aug 04, 2019, 06:54 PM ISTThe PTF chief also said they plan to invite India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi to watch the contest, scheduled for September 14-15, and promised a memorable hospitality to the visiting team and fans.
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After 55 years, Pakistan set to host Indian tennis team in Davis Cup
Tennis | Jul 26, 2019, 12:51 PM ISTThe Pakistan Tennis Federation has said that the country will host the Indian tennis team for the Davis Cup tie.
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Davis Cup: I have no security concerns about touring Pakistan, says Rohan Bopanna
Tennis | Jul 15, 2019, 07:42 PM ISTNo Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and Bopanna will be in the Indian team which will compete in Islamabad in September for the Asia/Oceania Group title.
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India's Davis Cup team likely to travel to Pakistan for the first time in 55 years
Tennis | Jun 26, 2019, 11:23 PM ISTNo Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.
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Davis Cup: India draw Pakistan for away tie in September, may be played at neutral venue
Tennis | Feb 06, 2019, 08:15 PM ISTNo Indian Davis Cup squad has travelled to Pakistan since March 1964 and in that tie, held in Lahore, India had won 4-0.
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Mahesh Bhupathi wants men's singles players to be included in TOPS scheme
Tennis | Feb 02, 2019, 07:55 PM ISTKeeping the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in mind, the sports ministry has included the doubles duo of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan, who won the Asian Games gold last year, have been kept in TOPS scheme.
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No grass effect: Italy beat India 3-1 to make Davis Cup World Finals
Tennis | Feb 02, 2019, 04:36 PM ISTTrailing 0-2 after losing the opening day's singles rubbers, doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan kept India's slender hopes alive by beating Simone Boelleli and Matteo Berrettini 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a one-hour 43 minutes battle.
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Davis Cup: India hold on as Bopanna-Sharan defeat Boelleli-Berrettini in men's doubles
Tennis | Feb 02, 2019, 04:07 PM ISTRohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan came from behind to beat the Italian combination of Simone Boelleli and Matteo Berrettini 4-6 6-3 6-4 in an one-hour 43 minutes battle at Calcutta South Club.
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Davis Cup: Young Matteo Berrettini is in mix for doubles, hints Italy non-playing captain
Tennis | Feb 01, 2019, 06:47 PM ISTBerrettini, the youngest member in the team, had pipped Italy's top-ranked singles player Marco Cecchinato (world number 19) to make the singles draw.
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Davis Cup: Bhupathi rues failure to grab opportunities as India trail Italy 2-0 after first day
Tennis | Feb 01, 2019, 06:08 PM ISTIndian captain Mahesh Bhupathi admitted that the his players were under pressure against Italy, something that top singles player Prajnesh Gunneswaran also echoed.
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Davis Cup: Matteo Berrettini defeats Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Italy take 2-0 lead
Tennis | Feb 01, 2019, 03:27 PM ISTRohan Bopanna and Divij Sharan now have to pick up a win against Marco Cecchinato and Simone Bolelli in the doubles match on Saturday for the hosts to keep the tie alive.
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India bank on Prajnesh Gunneswaran, CSC grass courts to upset Italy in Davis Cup qualifiers
Tennis | Jan 31, 2019, 04:05 PM ISTAgainst a team which leads 4-1 on head-to-head record, India have returned to their favourite Calcutta South Club (CSC) grass courts after 16 years.
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India won't miss Leander Paes in Davis Cup, says captain Mahesh Bhupathi
Tennis | Jan 30, 2019, 09:15 PM ISTAsked if India would be at a disadvantageous position minus Leander Paes on familiar surface at the South Club, Mahesh Bhupathi was dismissive in his reply.
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No room for excuses now, says Mahesh Bhupathi ahead of Davis Cup tie vs Italy
Tennis | Jan 30, 2019, 04:48 PM ISTBhupathi said home comfort and the X-factor of Calcutta South Club's grass courts hold India in good stead in the tie.
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Davis Cup: India not underdog, it will be tough match, says Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti
Tennis | Jan 28, 2019, 11:40 PM ISTWorld No. 18 Marco Cecchinato will lead Italy's challenge, while they have two others inside top-60. India's top-ranked Prajnesh Gunneswaran, on the other hand, is world number 102.
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Marin Cilic seals Davis Cup title for Croatia against France
Tennis | Nov 25, 2018, 09:01 PM ISTCilic, a former U.S. Open champion, gave Croatia a 3-1 unassailable lead in the best-of-five series on indoor clay in northern France with a ruthless display.