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  1. Jul 21, 2024 · Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes on Saturday became the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame as a contributor and player, respectively. But for India, their enshrinement into the most prestigious club in tennis means so much more. Before Amritraj and later Paes flew their country’s flag around the globe on ...

  2. Jul 21, 2024 · Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj made history after becoming the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Paes remains the only Indian till date to win an Olympic medal in tennis back in 1996, in Atlanta. Paes held the record for being India’s youngest Olympic medallist at the age of 23 years 1 month and 17 ...

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  3. Jul 21, 2024 · Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday evening in Newport, where family, friends and fans packed into the famous horseshoe court at the venue for a memorable evening.

  4. Dec 14, 2023 · Paes and Amritraj will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20 next year in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. India are set to become the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame. Former Indian players Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj are set to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024.

  5. Jul 21, 2024 · 3 min By Anuraag Peesara 21 July 2024 06:30 GMT-7. Tennis. (Getty Images) Former Indian tennis players Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. While Paes was inducted under the player category, Amritraj made it into the coveted club under the contributor category.

  6. Dec 13, 2023 · Leander Paes, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, and ex-player, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The Hall, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and has been around since 1955, announced its Class of 2024 on Wednesday.

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  8. Dec 13, 2023 · “I am thrilled to congratulate Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj, and Richard Evans on their election to the International Tennis Hall of Fame,” said Hall of Fame president and Class of 2017 inductee Kim Clijsters. “These three legends have served as trailblazers in their impact on tennis, and in spreading the sport worldwide.