It was India's best chance to beat Sweden in their own backyard but competing without a singles specialist, the team received a 0-4 hammering.

India's number-one ranked tennis player Sumit Nagal sparked a controversy by asking for $50,000 (Rs. 45 lakh approx.) to play in the country's Davis Cup tie vs Sweden. Nagal's decision to ask for money was slammed by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) but it is not without precedent - many Indian players have made similar requests in the

Sumit Nagal had opted out of the recent Davis Cup tie against Sweden, citing a back strain that also forced him out of the US Open men's doubles competition last month.

AITA, on Tuesday, made its displeasure clear by saying that the country’s top players, including Nagal, Yuki Bhambri and Sasikumar Mukund, refused national duty

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Thursday claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of $50,000 to play Davis Cup ties for India, but the country’s top singles player defended himself, saying it is “standard practice” for athletes to be paid for their services.

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal requested an annual fee of USD 50,000 to participate in the Davis Cup. The All India Tennis Association (AITA) criticized him for prioritizing money over national duty.

AITA slammed Sumit Nagal for refusing to play in India's recent Davis Cup tie vs Sweden, and revealed his annual fee demand.

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Thursday stated that Sumit Nagal asked for an annual fee of $50,000 to participate in Davis Cup ties for India. Nagal defended this as standard practice in professional sports.

AITA expressed strong displeasure when Nagal decided to forgo the Davis Cup last week, citing an injury. However, AITA was surprised when Nagal seemingly made a miraculous recovery by participating in the Hangzhou Open.