Now that the mixed doubles euphoria has died down, and one is left to digest the disappointment of India slipping to Group-2 in Davis Cup, a few hard facts:
#DavisCup (1/6)
#DavisCup (1/6)
Singles success shapes a nation's tennis trajectory. Davis Cup still has four singles rubbers to one doubles. Entry for ATP Cup / United Cup is still tied to the highest-ranking singles player. Holger Rune, Tsitsipas, Casper Ruud... there are examples galore #DavisCup (2/6)
Granted, India has a rich history of great doubles players. But it was force only because the Amritrajs, Krishnans, Leanders and Somdevs could pull off great singles victories.
And... of the last 15 doubles rubbers, India has lost EIGHT. No proud record #DavisCup (3/6)
And... of the last 15 doubles rubbers, India has lost EIGHT. No proud record #DavisCup (3/6)
This time next week the first of three back-to-back ATP Challengers starts in Chennai. Then, the caravan will move to Bangalore and Pune.
Depressing fact: there is NO Indian ranked high enough to get into the singles main draw without administrative benevolence #DavisCup (4/6)
Depressing fact: there is NO Indian ranked high enough to get into the singles main draw without administrative benevolence #DavisCup (4/6)
Three associations @KarnatakaTennis , @msltatennis and TNTA are doing their utmost, hosting tournaments to help players.
But in 2022, across the ATP 250 Tata Open and two ATP Challenger 80s in Bengaluru, Indian singles players won a total of TWO matches #DavisCup (5/6)
But in 2022, across the ATP 250 Tata Open and two ATP Challenger 80s in Bengaluru, Indian singles players won a total of TWO matches #DavisCup (5/6)
One cannot begrudge players who are moving towards doubles to prolong their professional careers. But it does question a nation's priorities in how it wants to be known in the world of tennis #DavisCup (6/6)
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