September 3, 2014 5:42 PM

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India's top singles player Somdev Devvarman's decision to concentrate on ATP tour at the expense of upcoming Asian Games has come under sharp criticism from the All India Tennis Association. It has termed the player's decision as not correct and a disappointing one. AITA general secretary Bharat Oza told a news agency today that since Somdev is country's number one player, he was expected to play in the Asian Games. He said the Association wanted him to play at least in the team event but he was adamant. On his side, Somdev said that the Federation did not ask for his availability before naming the Asian Games squad. The player, who won two gold medals at last edition of the Asian Games in Gunagzhou, wants to improve his ranking as he has slipped to 143 following a prolonged poor run. Somdev will lead India's challenge in the Davis Cup to be held from September 12 to 14 in Bangalore and Asian Games is set to begin in five days' time after the World Group play-off tie against Serbia.

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