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- He helped Indian tennis break new grounds in the 1970s and 80s and led India’s Davis Cup squad to its only two finals appearances in 1974 and 1987. Amritraj is a renowned voice in tennis broadcasting in Asia and has also served as an administrator for the ATP and WTA events in Chennai.
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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.
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Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj and Richard Evans were inducted...
- Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj & Richard Evans inducted into ...
Jan 6, 2024 · Vijay Amritraj is a man of many talents. A successful player, broadcaster, commentator, administrator — the list is endless. It then came as no surprise when the Indian great was inducted into...
[7] [8] In 2022, he was honored for his contributions to tennis in London by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and International Tennis Federation. [9] On July 20, 2024 he was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island.
ResultW/lDateTournamentLoss0–1Oct 1973New Delhi, IndiaWin1–1Nov 1974Bombay, IndiaLoss1–2Aug 1974South Orange, U.S.Win2–2Aug 1974Columbus, U.S.Jul 12, 2024 · In a moving speech at his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj shared his incredible journey, reflecting on the challenges, triumphs, and the profound impact of his career on both his life and his country.
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.
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Jul 21, 2024 · India’s Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj become first Asian men to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame. Paes, an 18-time Grand Slam winner, was added under the player category while Amritraj earned his place through the contributor category.
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.