With the global tennis season suspended, players below the top 50 in the world rankings across both the men’s and women’s game are struggling financially. Asiad men’s doubles gold medalist Divij Sharan has worked his way up to the ATP tour from the lower circuits and admits that players like him are facing the brunt of the pandemic. He was speaking to sports editor Digvijay Singh Deo from Manchester.

WION Sports Broadband Edition with Asiad gold medalist Divij Sharan

Tennis world has been hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic with plenty of events postponed including the historic decision of cancelling the Wimbledon. Tokyo Olympics, too, have been pushed back to 2021 amid the pandemic.

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Divij Sharan on Monday became India's new number one doubles player, overtaking veteran Rohan Bopanna by moving to 38 in the latest ATP rankings. The left-handed Sharan, who has been one of the most consistent players on the doubles circuit with partner Artem Sitak, has held the numero uno position in the country for the first time in his career.

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Bhambri and Sharan will now meet second seeds Oliver Marach and Mate Pavic in the second round

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WION Sports Broadband Edition with Asiad gold medalist Divij Sharan

Exclusive: ATP-WTA merger would be great for tennis - Divij Sharan opens up about Roger Federer's proposal, impact of COVID-19 in world of sports and more

Divij Sharan is new number one doubles players of India

French Open: Yuki Bhambri, Divij Sharan advance to 2nd round

Bopanna, Sharan lose in men's doubles at Australian Open