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Vijay Amritraj (born 14 December 1953) is an Indian sports commentator, actor and retired professional tennis player from Madras. [3] [4] [5] [6] He was awarded the Padma Shri , the government of India's 4th highest civilian honour, in 1983.
Dec 14, 2023 · Vijay Amritraj turns 70 and celebrates his achievements in tennis and philanthropy. Learn about his foundation, his induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, and his Instagram posts with celebrities.
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Amritraj was a classical serve-and-volleyer, using the prevalent style at the time to outwit his opponents. He used his serve to set up his net attacks, rarely staying at the back of the court. When Amritraj did play from the baseline, he hit flat groundstrokes off both wings that skidded and stayed low. He also had a biting backhand slice that he ...
Amritraj's soft hands and sharp reflexes at the net were undoubtedly his strongest assets. He could take the attack to the opposition no matter where he was playing or who he was up against. Amritraj could hit all kinds of volleys effectively - the traditional deep volleys, the short droppers, the sharply angled ones, and the overhead smashes. He a...
Amritraj was born in Chennai, India, and has two brothers Anand and Ashok who were also tennis players. Vijay was a very sickly child in his early years, and suffered from stunted growth. In order to improve his health, his parents Robert and Maggie encouraged him to start playing tennis. Maggie in particular was the driving force behind her son ta...
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- December 14, 1953
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...
Jul 17, 2024 · That attribute is one of many that have earned Amritraj a spot in the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF). On July 20, in Newport, R.I., Amritraj will join Leander Paes as the first Asian...
6 days ago · 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. In 2001, Amritraj became the first Indian to serve as United Nations Messenger of Peace. His Vijay Amritraj Foundation has provided education and basic needs for women and children since 2006.
6 days ago · 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.
