New Delhi, World number four Rohan Bopanna has selected N Sriram Balaji, who impressed with his performance at the French Open, as his partner for the Paris Olympics and the All India Tennis Association (AITA) has no comment on his selection. There is no possibility of objection. Experienced player.
Bopanna, 44, wrote to AITA and also TOPS in the mail informing them of their decision - which was confirmed by the national federation.
Balaji and his Mexican partner MA Reyes-Varela Martínez had tested the formidable pair of Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden before losing in the third round of men's doubles on Monday.
Balaji played well from the baseline with a strong serve to support his game and was equally impressive at the net – a performance that must have reassured Bopanna that the Coimbatore player will be there for him when he returns for the final shot at Roland Garros. Is the best option. On to an Olympic medal next month.Bopanna, only the third Indian to win a Grand Slam title, came close to winning a medal at the Rio Games, but he and Sania Mirza lost the mixed doubles bronze match to the Czech pair of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradecka.
“I have sent an email to AITA,” Bopanna said from Paris. He said he would comment on his choice only after receiving a response from the national federation.
India's second-ranked doubles player Yuki Bhambri was also a contender at number 52.
The 31-year-old Bhambri bowed out in the first round of the French Open to fellow Frenchman Albano Olivetti, but has found success on clay this season, winning the ATP 250 tournament in Munich and finishing runner-up at another ATP 250 event in Lyon.Same friend.
When contacted, AITA general secretary Anil Dhupar said he had no objection to Bopanna playing with 84th-ranked Balaji in the Paris Olympics.
"Rohan has written to us that he wants to play with Balaji. Balaji is a good player. He played well in Pakistan too, taking advantage of the opportunities. He also did well on clay in the ongoing French Open.Balaji is a big server. If Dhoopar said, "Rohan wants to play with him, we have no objection to it."
"Let the ITF publish the final list after the conclusion of the French Open. Let's see if Sumit Nagal also joins it. Our selection committee will meet and Bopanna's decision will be conveyed to the panel which will take the final decision.,
The selection panel is headed by former Davis Cup player Nandan Bal, who also indicated that he would support Bopanna.
"In my personal opinion, we should give Rohan what he wants. At the end of the day, this is his last chance for an Olympic medal and if he feels it is better to play with Balaji, then he will consider the option. It will definitely happen." "Bal told from Mumbai.
“Nevertheless whenever AITA calls a meeting we will discuss the combination.”
Former Davis Cup players Balram Singh, Mustafa Ghaus and Sai Jayalakshmi are the other members of the selection panel.Bal said that the AITA Secretary General does indeed give his input to the panel but "does not interfere in the proceedings and decisions are taken independently by the panel."
The ATP/WTA rankings as of June 10 will be considered for entries. The ITF must inform all federations about their eligible athletes by June 12.
All NOCs must confirm their entries with the ITF by June 19. The ITF will reallocate unused quota places on 8 July.
Bopanna, 44, wrote to AITA and also TOPS in the mail informing them of their decision - which was confirmed by the national federation.
Balaji and his Mexican partner MA Reyes-Varela Martínez had tested the formidable pair of Bopanna and Australia's Matthew Ebden before losing in the third round of men's doubles on Monday.
Balaji played well from the baseline with a strong serve to support his game and was equally impressive at the net – a performance that must have reassured Bopanna that the Coimbatore player will be there for him when he returns for the final shot at Roland Garros. Is the best option. On to an Olympic medal next month.Bopanna, only the third Indian to win a Grand Slam title, came close to winning a medal at the Rio Games, but he and Sania Mirza lost the mixed doubles bronze match to the Czech pair of Radek Stepanek and Lucie Hradecka.
“I have sent an email to AITA,” Bopanna said from Paris. He said he would comment on his choice only after receiving a response from the national federation.
India's second-ranked doubles player Yuki Bhambri was also a contender at number 52.
The 31-year-old Bhambri bowed out in the first round of the French Open to fellow Frenchman Albano Olivetti, but has found success on clay this season, winning the ATP 250 tournament in Munich and finishing runner-up at another ATP 250 event in Lyon.Same friend.
When contacted, AITA general secretary Anil Dhupar said he had no objection to Bopanna playing with 84th-ranked Balaji in the Paris Olympics.
"Rohan has written to us that he wants to play with Balaji. Balaji is a good player. He played well in Pakistan too, taking advantage of the opportunities. He also did well on clay in the ongoing French Open.Balaji is a big server. If Dhoopar said, "Rohan wants to play with him, we have no objection to it."
"Let the ITF publish the final list after the conclusion of the French Open. Let's see if Sumit Nagal also joins it. Our selection committee will meet and Bopanna's decision will be conveyed to the panel which will take the final decision.,
The selection panel is headed by former Davis Cup player Nandan Bal, who also indicated that he would support Bopanna.
"In my personal opinion, we should give Rohan what he wants. At the end of the day, this is his last chance for an Olympic medal and if he feels it is better to play with Balaji, then he will consider the option. It will definitely happen." "Bal told from Mumbai.
“Nevertheless whenever AITA calls a meeting we will discuss the combination.”
Former Davis Cup players Balram Singh, Mustafa Ghaus and Sai Jayalakshmi are the other members of the selection panel.Bal said that the AITA Secretary General does indeed give his input to the panel but "does not interfere in the proceedings and decisions are taken independently by the panel."
The ATP/WTA rankings as of June 10 will be considered for entries. The ITF must inform all federations about their eligible athletes by June 12.
All NOCs must confirm their entries with the ITF by June 19. The ITF will reallocate unused quota places on 8 July.
