So shoddy was WFI’s planning that two-time Olympic medallist Sushil Kumar compared it to preparation for a state tournament. Top seed Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the pre-tournament favourites, are in the top half of the draw. Was there any brief given to him, after his altercation with Gambhir last season. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. There were teams last year, and the selectors would take that into account. They also got 40 million euros each returned under the deal. I have given no brief to any coach or selector yet. He also writes that the SCA has now called for its annual general body meeting where the agenda is to elect members of the governing body. The team was to leave for the tournament on July 13 but applied for visa just three days prior to their departure. Williams has dominated the sport for the past decade and is one grand slam short of Australian Margaret Court’s record of 24 major titles.