India's Sumit Nagal seeks more support in future tournaments after Grand Slam debut against Roger Federer
• 6 years agoNagal earned a string of new admirers at Flushing Meadows when he came out swinging in his Grand Slam main draw debut to win the opening set against Federer at a packed Arthur Ashe Stadium.
US Open 2019: Sumit Nagal beats Joao Menezes to reach main draw for first time, sets up 'dream' clash against Roger Federer
• 6 years agoSumit Nagal has become only the fifth Indian player to feature in a Grand Slam singles main draw in this decade.
Davis Cup: We want guarantees on safety in Pakistan, says India captain Mahesh Bhupati ahead of Islamabad trip
• 6 years agoIndian tennis players want safety guarantees before they travel to Islamabad for their Davis Cup tie against Pakistan, captain Mahesh Bhupathi said on Wednesday.
Davis Cup 2019: Mahesh Bhupati-led Indian team 'excited and available' for clash in Pakistan but seek security clearance
• 6 years agoIt has been learnt that Bhupathi has also written a letter to the All India Tennis Association (AITA), asking about travelling squad's safety and security during its stay.
Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: Grass court makes tie tougher for us, says Italy captain Corrado Barazzutti
• 6 years ago"The Italian team has not played a lot on grass but it is okay. We know we have to play very well," Italy's Davis Cup captain Corrado Barazzutti said.
Davis Cup Qualifier 2019: India won't miss Leander Paes, claims skipper Mahesh Bhupati ahead of Italy clash
• 6 years agoPaes, who is the most successful doubles player in the history of Davis Cup with a record of 43 wins overall, has been sidelined since India's 3-2 win in China at the Asia/Oceania second round in April last year.
Davis Cup: Mahesh Bhupati defends N Sriram Balaji's selection ahead of higher-ranked players for Serbia tie
• 7 years agoIndia's Davis Cup captain Mahesh Bhupathi on Thursday defended the selection of N Sriram Balaji ahead of higher-ranked Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan and Purav Raja for the tie against Serbia.
US Open 2018: From Vijay Amritraj to Leander Paes, how Indians have created a legacy worthy of respect at Flushing Meadows
Anuradha Santhanam • 7 years agoIndia's Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza all have wins here, with Paes perhaps the most successful of all. A look into how India has performed at the indoor hard-court Grand Slam.
Davis Cup: Leander Paes dedicates record win to India, says re-inventing his game helps him stay ahead of others
• 7 years agoHis contemporaries and even those who started their careers long after him have hung their racquets but Leander Paes continues to "re-invent" his game and add power in his legs to pull India through.
Davis Cup: Leander Paes' record-breaking win an ode to his never-say-die approach
Deepti Patwardhan • 7 years agoThe doubles victory saw Paes break free from Italian legend Nicola Pietrangeli as the most successful doubles player in the team tournament.