"We see it as a profound injustice, that disrespect[s] an entire category of players," wrote the Italians on social media in a joint statement. And they weren't alone.

In the US Open mixed doubles, eight teams will earn direct entry via their combined singles ranking rather than their combined doubles ranking.

Sasikumar Mukund, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Kiran Singh were given wildcard entries for the Delhi Open men's singles main draw.