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Padma Bhushan Vijay Amritraj: The OG tennis legend who smashed the snake-charmer cliche and won the world
January 25, 2026 8:49 pm
Much before “Incredible India” became a brand; Vijay, both on and off the court, was articulating to the world that there was more to his country than the usual snake charmers and yogi stereotypes.
Padma Awards 2026: Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur, Vijay Amritraj and Savita Punia win awards
January 25, 2026 7:08 pm
Harmanpreet led the Indian women’s cricket team to a historic World Cup title at home while Rohit will be part of the Indian men’s team that will try and win the T20 World Cup at home.
'You have done India proud': Leander Paes inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame, former mixed-doubles partner Navratilova pays tribute
July 22, 2024 8:10 am
Also bestowed with the honor was Amritraj, who reached the men's singles quarterfinals at the Wimbledon and US Open twice each besides guiding India to the Davis Cup finals twice - in 1974 and 1987.
‘News came on my birthday, it was a wonderful gift’: Vijay Amritraj on his name being added to Tennis Hall of Fame
February 01, 2024 8:14 am
Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj also spoke about the Davis Cups of 1974 and 1987, about him acting alongside Roger Moore in the James Bond movie Octopussy and much more
When Amitabh Bachchan was mistaken for Vijay Amritraj and other stories about the Hall of Famer who introduced India to the world
December 18, 2023 12:49 pm
The Chennai hunk, India's finest, beat Rod Laver and Jimmy Connors once and got a hotel-ful of posh Floridans going in search of Kolhapuri chappals he proudly wore.
'RIP dear Akhtar': Vijay Amritraj remembers mentor Akhtar Ali
February 07, 2021 5:22 pm
Ali, 81, who had been suffering from various ailments for the past few months, passed away in the early hours of Sunday in Kolkata. The news swept across the Indian tennis fraternity as tributes started pouring in.
'Big 3' won't be affected much due to COVID-19 pandemic: Vijay Amritraj
May 20, 2020 2:14 pm
The Indian tennis legend said the situation is tough for a large pool of players across the globe, specially the ones outside the top-100 bracket.
When the Woods were dark and lovely for Vijay Amritraj
April 20, 2020 11:58 am
Vijay Amritraj recollects the blossoming of his intense rivalry and lifelong friendship with Jimmy Connors which began at Bretton Woods in 1973, where the Indian beat the American to his maiden ATP title.
'If you're not in top 100, you’ll struggle': Vijay Amritraj
April 07, 2020 8:20 am
Although the higher-ranked players may have enough savings to help them get by during the outbreak, those lower down the charts would be dealt with a harsh blow with the tour suspension.
Davis Cup: ITF has to guarantee comfort, security, says Vijay Amritraj
August 20, 2019 8:44 am
The Indian sports ministry however has made it clear that the government will in no way interfere with the AITA’s decision to send a team for the Asia/Oceania Group 1 tie scheduled to take place in Islamabad on September 14-15.
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