"I am calling out to the lack of professionalism and efficiency by AITA for not sending my nomination for the Arjuna Award before the deadline. "However, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) Secretary General Hironmoy Chatterjee said they had a reason for not sending his application this year. "Asked why AITA decided to send his entry in June, Chatterjee claimed, "I took a chance since it was a Grand Slam. "I do understand Rohan is disappointed for not getting the award, but it was because he did not meet the criteria for the award in 2016. I couldn't be more proud as I have seen him grow into the player and the man he is today," Bopanna mentioned in his statement.

Source: Times of India August 05, 2017 07:41 UTC