AITA works out compromise formula

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 19:01

The AITA on Sunday came up with a compromise formula to placate the revolting players as it accommodated some of their demands, such as change in support staff, but also kept its authority intact by keeping the final decision on all matters in its hand.

AITA dubs players` demands as unreasonable

Last Updated: Thursday, January 3, 2013, 00:40

Indicating that it was not ready to budge under pressure from the revolting players, the AITA on Wednesday backed its Davis Cup support staff, saying it was not prepared to change the captain and the coach on the insistence of some players.

Bhupathi drops hints of playing the Korea tie

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 19:48

Veteran Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi on Monday indicated that all his issues with the All India Tennis Association (AITA) have been sorted out and he may represent the country in the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Korea.

Sania Mirza was a great singles talent, says Maria Sharapova

Last Updated: Sunday, November 11, 2012, 17:01

Women`s tennis icon Maria Sharapova Sunday said Sania Mirza was a great singles talent but it was right for the Indian to focus on doubles due to the demanding nature of the game.

India-Korea Davis Cup tie to be held in Delhi

Last Updated: Friday, October 26, 2012, 12:23

India have decided to host their February 1 to 3 Davis Cup tie against Korea in the national capital.

We followed rules while taking decision on Bhupathi: AITA

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 22:26

The All India Tennis Association on Tuesday slammed veteran tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi for threatening to drag AITA to the court and said he was free to take legal action.

Bhupathi lashes out at AITA

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 18, 2012, 18:15

Mumbai: India tennis veteran Mahesh Bhupathi Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the All India Tennis Association (AITA), saying its administration is detrimental to growth of sport in the country and he has no choice but to accept the two-year ban slapped on him by the "dictatorial" body.

Indiscipline will not be tolerated: AITA

Last Updated: Sunday, September 16, 2012, 20:07

Insisting that it had not imposed a ban on Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Sunday said that by sidelining the duo, it was sending out a message that indiscipline will not be tolerated at any cost.

AITA demands more money for players

Last Updated: Thursday, September 13, 2012, 15:10

All India Tennis Association (AITA) urged the government to increase the financial help being given to its players from Rs three crore to five crore and also demanded that the benefit be extended to juniors as well.

Bhupathi-Bopanna seeded 7th in Olympics men`s doubles

Last Updated: Thursday, July 26, 2012, 11:47

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna, who took on the All India Tennis Association to compete as a team in the London Olympics, have been seeded seventh in the men`s doubles event of the sporting spectacle that will unfold with an opening ceremony on Friday.

AITA comes out with weak defence in response to Sania's jibe

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 27, 2012, 14:42

AITA on Wednesday put up a weak defence to Sania's Mirza's jibe taken at it, saying the selection for the London Olympics was done purely on merit and that it acknowledges the accomplishments of Sania.

AITA to send two teams to London Olympics

Last Updated: Thursday, June 21, 2012, 21:58

After days of bitter wrangling over India's tennis representation at next month's London Olympics, a compromised formula was announced today under which Mahesh Bhupathi gets his wish to partner Rohan Bopanna in the doubles, while Leander Paes has been paired with lower-ranked Vishnu Vardhan despite his protestations.