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It’s time that India start talking about singles than relishing the doubles Grand Slam titles, says Mahesh Bhupathi, who reckons that the game of tennis, for an exciting future in country, needs at least 10 singles players in top-100.
India has produced only four Grand Slam winners but all in doubles. Bhupathi is the second-most successful Indian tennis player with 12 Major trophies. Only Leander Paes (18) has won more.
India’s Davis Cup captain said even if India win any more doubles Grand Slam title, it won’t make much of an impact and what is required is consistent success in the singles main draws at big tournaments.
India has produced only four Grand Slam winners but all in doubles. Bhupathi is the second-most successful Indian tennis player with 12 Major trophies. Only Leander Paes (18) has won more.
India’s Davis Cup captain said even if India win any more doubles Grand Slam title, it won’t make much of an impact and what is required is consistent success in the singles main draws at big tournaments.
