MUMBAI: Disgruntled Indian tennis players made themselves available yesterday for a Davis Cup tie against Indonesia, ending an embarrassing row with the All India Tennis Association (AITA) over demands for better playing conditions.
Eleven frontline players, excluding 13-times Grand Slam doubles champion Leander Paes, pulled out of the regional first round tie against South Korea in New Delhi last week, which the home squad lost 4-1.
On Thursday, the AITA agreed to most of the players’ demands paving the way for the players, including multiple doubles Grand Slam champion Mahesh Bhupathi, Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna, to commit to play in the April 5-7 team event.
The AITA agreed to demands for a new coach, a higher share of prize money, the players’ involvement in choice of venues for ties and business class airfares for all members of the squad. REUTERS
