Internet Desk: India’s aspiration of an upset result in forthcoming Davis Cup tie against Spain was dealt with a big blow as top ranked men’s doubles player Rohan Bopanna has pulled out of the tie citing knee injury.
According to a statement released by All India Tennis Association (AITA), “Bopanna informed the Chairman Selection Committee that due to a knee injury which he suffered during US Open, he has been advised two weeks rest from competition.”
“Hence he has requested for withdrawal from the Davis Cup tie against Spain which is going to be held in Delhi from 16-18 September 2016. His request was considered and accepted by the Committee.”
AITA’s selectors have decided to include Sumit Nagal in the four playing member team for the tie. 19 years old Nagal, won last year’s Wimbledon junior doubles championship.
Saketh Myneni and Ramkumar Ramanathan are expected to play the singles matches while veteran Leander Paes-Nagal will do the doubles duty.
Spain will bring its strongest possible tennis squad including 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal and World No.13 David Ferrer for the contest. The squad will also includes doubles specialists Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez.