India could be the best in Asia

I'm still saddened by Rendy Lu's lost to Somdev Devvarman in the fourth rubber in last weekend's Davis Cup tie between Taiwan and India.

His fluctuating performance is probably one of the reasons why I don't blog for days.

But to be fair to Rendy, India already knew from the start that they had the extra edge over Taiwan.

With Grand Slam doubles specialists like Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, and upcoming tennis star like Somdev Devvarman, they look like a tough team to beat.

Kudos to the Indian Davis Cup team for making it to the third round where they will be meeting Australia who narrowly beat Thailand.

However congrats to Thai no. 1 Danai Udomchoke for his perfect performance in the second and fourth rubbers which saw him beating Australian teenage player Brydan Klein and former world no. 1 Lleyton Hewitt.

The other two countries who made it to the third round tie of the Asia/Oceania Zone Group 1 are Japan and Uzbekistan lead by Kei Nishikori and Denis Istomin respectively.

For complete results, click here.

(Images via udn.com, hindu.com, zimbio.com)

Pepper and her favourite tennis balls

Rendy Lu Yen-Hsun's girlfriend spotted!

Finally we saw Rendy's Lu's girlfriend on Friday's Davis Cup tie between Taiwan and India.

We're still finding out her name.

The only clue we have now is her mom's a famous legislator in Taiwan.

Anyone any tips?

Sitting next to her is Rendy's brother, Thomas.

GAME. SET. MARCH: Have you register yourself?

Have you register yourself to the ATP's draw challenge called "GAME. SET. MARCH"?

The draw opens on next Tuesday, March 10, 2009.

If you haven't register yourself, then go ahead and do it here.

Then, here's what you need to do:

• Pick the most winners at the first two events, The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
• Pick the most winners at all 12 events.
• Pick a perfect draw at any event.

You could be on your way to win a VIP Trip to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London!

There are also gift cards valued up to $1000 to be won.

Among the new features in this year's tournament brackets are:

• You can create your own challenge with your friends
• Discuss strategies on the forums!
• Standings updated in real time

(Via ATP)