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.

The All India Tennis Association on Thursday claimed that Sumit Nagal demanded an annual fee of USD 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.

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

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) has accused India's leading men's singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, of intentionally missing the recent Davis Cup tie against Sweden. As per the tennis body,

India’s top-ranked men's singles tennis player, Sumit Nagal, broke his silence on social media, addressing concerns over his absence from the Davis Cup.

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 said that Sumit Nagal might have intentionally pulled out of the tournament. India lost to Sweden 4-0 in the World Group 1 tie earlier this week.

Tennis stars Sumit Nagal, Yuki Bhambri and Mukund Sasikumar have been accused by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) of refusing to play in the Davis Cup. India were humiliated by Sweden in Stockholm at the weekend as they lost the tie 4-0.

AITA expressed disappointment over Sumit Nagal's absence from the Davis Cup tie against Sweden, highlighting his subsequent participation in an ATP tournament and questioning the commitment of key players.

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Tuesday suggested that the country's top player Sumit Nagal perhaps deliberately missed the Davis Cup tie against Sweden last week, claiming that he was injured but is now set to play an ATP tournament in China.