RAM, YUKI CAN BREAK INTO TOP 100: AMRITRAJ

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Chennai: Vijay Amritraj on Tuesday said Ramanathan Ramkumar and Yuki Bhambri had improved a lot this year and had the potential to be in the top 100. “They have done well this year. Ram has definitely improved, no question. They have it in them to be in the top 100. The next two years will be crucial for them,” he said on Tuesday. Amritraj said he watched Ramkumar play in Kolkata a few days ago. “He has got better and is maturing. There are many areas in which he can improve,” he said. “A lot of his progress will depend on how committed and determined he is,” the former Davis Cupper, who launched the Vijay Amritraj Reserve collection of wines here, said. Amritraj said Indian players tended to mature late and were at their best between 27 and 32. “Indian players tend to mature physically in their late 20s. If you have an attacking game by then, like Ram and Yuki do, it makes a difference when you are physically stronger. Their best years will come between 27 and 32,” he added. Apart from Chennai’s Ramkumar and Yuki, he said Saketh Myneni too had a good chance of doing well. “Of course, there is potential. A lot comes down to the hard work ( they put in) apart from the discipline they show. Also, they need to get a few breaks.” The 64- year- old said India need three- four good singles players, who would be able to win singles matches for the country to enter the Davis Cup World Group.