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On KSLTA getting the chance to host the tournament, he said it was an opportunity to promote the game in the country. It was a big event being staged in the country. All had to work together to make it a success.

Meanwhile, Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, who is also the president of the KSLTA, has expressed his happiness over Bangalore being selected for the championship. 8220;I am naturally happy. It is a great thing as the World Championships will be moving out of Hartford, Connecticut, USA, for the first time in five year. The event will give boost to the game in India and Karnatakaquot;.

He has invited Union Finance Minister Yashwant Sinha for the signing of the agreement.

Krishna and Vijay Amritraj on behalf of the Association of Tennis Professionals, would be signing the agreement for the championship on July 18.

KSLTA secretary Sunderraj said that they clinched the bid because they had the backing of the state government. Besides, they had presented a good team. Also, the ATP Observer was impressed with the facilities available at the stadium. However, some modifications would have to carried out to meet the championships standards, he added.