New Delhi: Yuki Bhambri today replaced the
injured Leander Paes in the Indian Davis Cup team for its away
World Group play-off tie against South Africa from Friday.
Yuki thus became the fourth member of the team, which
would strive to enter World Group after 11 years.
The junior world number one was earlier included as fifth
member of the team.
"Leander Paes informed me this morning that his right arm
is injured and he will therefore, not be able to be part of
the Davis Cup Team playing against South Africa," Anil Khanna,
Secretary General of the All India Tennis Association, said in
a statement.
"Leander's absence will be missed as he has been a great
crusader for the Davis Cup and Indian Tennis. Leander Paes
will be replaced by Yuki Bhambri, the Australian Open Junior
Champion of 2009," he added.
The draw for the tie will be held tomorrow in
Johannesburg.
Bureau Report
First Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2009, 17:58