Kolkata, Feb 3 (IANS) Fourteen of the world’s top 200 players have confirmed their participation in the $50,000 State Bank of India ATP Challenger Tour Kolkata to be played here Feb 10-15.
The tournament, being organised by the Bengal Tennis Association (BTA), would see in action members of the current Indian Davis Cup squad Yuki Bhambri (174), Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan (313), Saketh Myneni (315) and Sanam Singh (388).
Ramanathan Ramkumar (405), who had a splendid run at the Chennai Open, is also in the draw for the event to be held at the BTA Tennis Complex.
The qualifiers would be played Feb 8-10, and the finals Feb 15, said assistant tournament director Gary o’Brien.
While State Bank of India would be the main sponsor, the co-sponsors include Daikin, ONGC, Century Ply, and NTPC.