Great Opportunity for our Players to Build Relationships in Pakistan: Somdev Devvarman 

Kolkata: Former India No. 1 tennis player Somdev Devvarman feels it’s a great opportunity for the Davis Cup team to “build relationships” with their Pakistan counterparts when they go there for the two-day Asia-Oceania Group 1 tie in September. “It’s great. Honestly, I wish I was part of the team,” Somdev told IANS in an interview facilitated by Sony Pictures Networks.

“It’s a fantastic opportunity for our players to go and experience Pakistan. Amazing opportunity for young athletes to go and build relationships with countries that we have problems with historically,” said Somdev who is now the national observer for tennis. “It’s a message of peace and plays tennis in a competitive environment with mutual respect. I hope they make the most of it,” he added. IANS

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