21st December 2009 - Indian Express (Press Release) with Shri Karti P. Chidambaram
Ending weeks of speculation
India's rising star and last year runner-up Somdev Devvarman (ATP ranking 126)
has been allotted a wild card for the Aircel- Chennai Open 2010. Somdev also
gets a wild card for the doubles and will partner Sanam Singh another Indian to
get a wild card.
Two-time champion and darling of
the Chennai crowd Carlos Moya too has been given a wild card for both singles
and doubles. He will partner with the upcoming Yuki Bhambri. Rohan Bopanna who
cried foul last time when he was denied a wild card and made to qualify has
been awarded a wild card this time. "The wild cards have been given
keeping in mind to give maximum opportunities to Indian players who had taken India
to Davis Cup World Group. The last time India qualified was in 1998,"said Karti P Chidambaram, chairman
of the organizing committee.
Former World No 1 Moya who has
won eleven ATP Tour singles titles is returning from injury and will be
appearing for the seventh time on one of his favourite surfaces. "My
previous experience with the tournament is that I will be competing against a
strong player field. The impressive line-up signals that the matches will be
full of challenges. "Spectators at the venue have been very supportive of
me over the years, while motivating me to perform to the best of my capabilities.
"I am thankful to the organizers for giving me a wild card to one of the
most special tournaments on the ATP calendar," said Moya confirming his
participation.
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