Vijay Amritraj
Vijay Amritraj is a former Indian tennis player and one of the most celebrated figures in Indian sports history. Known for his remarkable achievements on the tennis court, including being a Davis Cup finalist and reaching the top ranks in singles and doubles, Amritraj has also made significant contributions off the court as a sports commentator, author, and sports administrator. He currently serves as the president of the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association and is a vocal advocate for the growth of tennis in India, pushing for more international tournaments to be hosted in the country.
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Vijay Amritraj is a tennis great recognized among the recipients of the Padma Awards 2026.
TOI Exclusive | ‘He’s left us, but his heart is still in India’: Late Vladimir Mestvirishvili becomes first foreign coach to receive Padma Shri | More sports News
India· 2026-01-26
Vijay Amritraj was in conversation with Kohli, discussing the pressure dynamics in both sports.
'Cricket not as intimidating as the Centre Court': Virat Kohli on Wimbledon experience; shares which cricket match comes close | Cricket NewsIndia· 2025-07-08
Vijay Amritraj was a four-time Grand Slam quarterfinalist who rose to No. 16 in the ATP rankings.
Where are India’s singles tennis players? | Tennis NewsIndia· 2025-05-03
Indian legend Vijay Amritraj credited coach Darren Cahill for Sinner’s success.
Jannik Sinner’s success has a lot to do with coach Cahill: Amritraj | Tennis NewsIndia· 2025-02-10
