Bhupathi adopts no-risk policy

Bill Norris, the ATP trainer who looks after the Indian team as well, examined Bhupathi at the Lipton Championship and seemed none-too-impressed with the way things were progressing. Norris reportedly told Bhupathi that playing doubles could be a distinct possiblity.

One hour of sprinting on the track at Indian Wells had left Bhupathi with a hurting hamstring. He has left it to Norris to make a final decision, which has been postponed to Thursday, the day of the draw.

Bhupathi, however,agreed the injury has not been too good.8217; Since he has not picked up a racquet after the second round doubles match at Lipton, it would be a huge task for him to become match-fit. That is, if he becomes fit at all.

Nirupama ousted

MUMBAI: India8217;s top-ranked woman Nirupama Vaidyanathan crashed to 2-6 4-6 to Virginie Razzano, an unseeded French 15-year-old but the No 2 junior in the world, in the second round of the 25,000 Dinans Challenger at France on Thursday. Nirupama, partnering Lubomira Bacheva Bulgaria, also lost in the doubles first round.