With South Asia's only ATP 250 event returning to the opening week of the calendar, Bhambri made the cut into the qualifiers on the basis of his protected rankings of 127.

The 2017 French Open mixed doubles champion informed on social media that he was advised an indefinite rest before he starts to compete again.

New Delhi Feb 25 PTI The upcoming Davis Cup tie between India and Denmark wont be held within a bio-bubble but appropriate COVID-19 protocols will be followed during the March 4-5 contest home team skipper Rohit Rajpal said on Friday India will host Denmark on the lush green grass court of Delhi Gymkahna Club for the World Group I tie There is a sharp dip in COVID-19 cases in the country and that must have encouraged the DGC and All India Tennis Association AITA officials to look for a less stricter arrangements although it remains a referees choice As of now there is no indication that the tie will be held under bio-bubble In the previous ties we were in enclosed environment staying and eating separately Rajpal said in a media interaction However appropriate COVID-19 behaviour will be followed Asked why India chose to host Denmark on grass courts when the record of the hosts is also not very encouraging when it comes to statistics Rajpal defended the decision We also looked at the discomfort of the opponents I am sure if we had travelled to Denmark they would not have liked to face Ramkumar on grass courts We had a long discussion with Yuki Bhambri and Rohan Bopanna also and we all agreed that grass is the best option he added The India skipper rued that his side missed out on winning against Finland and Croatia but hoped that his players will be more consistent in future DGC administrator and Organising Committee co-Chairman Om Pathak said the entry will be free for the fans We are building a seating capacity of 3800 There wont be any priced ticket All tickets will be complimentary on first cum first serve basis said Pathak Legendary Vijay Amritraj and former Davis Cup skipper Jaidip Mukerjea will be honoured during the tie for their contribution to Indian tennis Denmark does not have a singles player inside top-200 in the squad but Rajpal said they wont take anything for granted They will be led by Mikael Torpegaard ranked 278 on ATP charts Rankings dont matter in Davis Cup We are not going to drop our guard said Rajpal It is expected captain and doubles specialist Frederik Nielsen who is also 2012 Wimbledon champion will be available for the rubber PTI AT AT KHS KHS

Melbourne [Australia], January 11 (ANI): Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri eased past into the second round of qualifiers in the men's singles of the Australian Open 2022 on Tuesday.

Melbourne [Australia], January 2 (ANI): Ace Indian tennis player Yuki Bhambri is here in Melbourne and has started to practice ahead of the first grand slam of the year.

New Delhi [India], October 16 (ANI): Ace lawn tennis star Yuki Bhambri believes that India could win Olympic medals in tennis in the 2028 and 2032 Games.