Indian Tennis Row: Rebels now come up with Players` Association

Last Updated: Monday, February 11, 2013, 18:02

They might have signed peace with the AITA but that has not stopped the disgruntled players, led by Somdev Devvarman, from forming the Indian Tennis Players Association.

AITA reject players` fresh demands

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 23:54

The AITA on Thursday outrightly rejected the rebel players` fresh demands, saying their inclusion in the Executive or Selection Committees is not possible unless they enter the national federation through elections.

AITA forms committee to resolve crisis

Last Updated: Sunday, February 3, 2013, 20:53

The AITA on Sunday formed a three-member committee, including Justice Deepak Verma and former Davis Cupper Naresh Kumar, to resolve the issues with the rebel players, but its suggestions apparently would not be binding on the national tennis federation.

Game is bigger than all of us, says Paes

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 22:03

Veteran India tennis star Leander Paes does not see anything wrong in players discussing their grievances with the association but says the sport should not suffer in the process.

AITA defends Davis Cup selection, say players are being misled

Last Updated: Friday, January 18, 2013, 18:43

Taking strong exception to the comments made by its own vice president, the All India Tennis Association on Friday said it was "unethical" to label the team selected for Davis Cup tie against Korea as "third rate" and that the young players were being misled.

Rebel players approach Sports ministry

Last Updated: Thursday, January 17, 2013, 18:10

In a desperate attempt to get back to the Indian Davis Cup team, the 11 rebel players have sought intervention of Sports Ministry to resolve the crisis but their effort is unlikely to bear any fruit with the ministry categorically stating that it has "no role to play in selection matters".

AITA to appoint special committee to address players` concern

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 16:03

The beleaguered All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Saturday decided to appoint a special committee, likely to be headed by a retired judge, to address the demands made by revolting players.

AITA has been unprofessional and unethical: Somdev

Last Updated: Saturday, January 12, 2013, 15:54

Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman, who is leading a players` revolt against the All India Tennis Association, on Saturday lambasted the body and called it "unprofessional" and "unethical" for snubbing the rebel group.

No end to tennis row, players reject AITA proposal

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 21:52

The crisis that has rocked Indian tennis escalated on Monday with the players rejecting the compromise formula offered by the AITA, which in turn has now decided not to bend its back any more.

Discuss demands or we won`t play Davis Cup: Players to AITA

Last Updated: Friday, January 4, 2013, 21:07

The crisis that has hit Indian tennis deepened on Friday with the revolting players today threatening to pull out of the upcoming Davis Cup tie against South Korea unless AITA discusses their "legitimate" suggestions for improvement in the system.

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.

2012, one of my best years in ATP circuit: Bopanna

Last Updated: Monday, December 31, 2012, 18:47

He was unwittingly dragged into the biggest controversy to rock Indian tennis this year, but ace doubles player Rohan Bopanna still considers the past 12 months as "one of the best" of his career.