Tennis star Rohan Bopanna today picked Saketh Myneni as his preferred partner for the men's doubles event at the Rio Olympic Games. But the AITA is set to reject his demand. Bopanna, who earned India a direct entry in the men's doubles event courtesy his top-10 rank, issued a statement that he has told AITA about his choice earlier in the day.In his statement, Bopanna said that a Direct Acceptance provides him the right to nominate his men's doubles partner. AITA sources told PTI that Bopanna has named 28-year-old Myneni as his choice. The sources claimed AITA acknowledged Bopanna's preference but it is understood they would not like the player to dictate terms. ITF rules clearly state that a doubles team has to be nominated by the national association. Unless AITA approves Myneni and Bopanna as a team, they can not play.Like Bopanna, Sania has also communicated to AITA that she prefers to play mixed doubles with Bopanna. AITA will not counter Sania on her choice and will let the two compete in the mixed doubles. Sania will play women's doubles with young Thombare, the country's number 2 doubles player ranked 209. Paes, a winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, is eyeing a record seventh Olympics. Ranked 46, Leander is number two player in the country and Saketh is fifth at number 125.