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  Indian legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

  Cricket | July 21, 2024 16:49 IST

  "Paes was inducted in the Player Category, while Amritraj and Evans were recognised as a part of the Contributor Category: honoring visionary leaders, pioneers, or individuals who have made a consummate impact on the sport," International Tennis Hall of Fame statement said.

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  'Big 3' won't be affected much due to COVID-19 pandemic: Vijay Amritraj

  Tennis | May 20, 2020 15:33 IST

  Amritraj said the trio of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafel Nadal, who have a tight grip over Grand Slam tournaments, won't feel any financial stress or the pressure of progress.

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  Winning in Davis Cup tough without playing together on Tour: Vijay Amritraj

  Tennis | March 20, 2018 16:54 IST

  The 64-year-old, who is now a commentator, said he was not in favour of tinkering with the Davis Cup format and suggested that the ITF should make competition in the elite World Group a biennial affair with all top players part of it.

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  Ramkumar Ramanathan, Yuki Bhambri have potential to be top-100 players, says Vijay Amritraj

  Tennis | December 19, 2017 19:41 IST

  The Indian tennis legend also stressed on the fact that we need good singles players if India want to do well in Davis Cup World Group as the top players take part and have to look beyond only doubles events.

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  Hingis is star attraction in India's Champions Tennis League

  Tennis | November 11, 2015 12:09 IST

  Hyderabad: Martina Hingis, Flavia Pennetta, Jelena Jankovic, Thomas Johansson and other top tennis players would cross swords when the Champions Tennis League (CTL) 2015 begins on November 23.After a successful inaugural edition last year, the

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  India has a good tradition in tennis, says Venus Williams

  Tennis | November 21, 2014 19:33 IST

  Bengaluru: Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams feels that the success of Vijay Amritraj, Leander Paes and Sania Mirza at the international stage proves that India has a "good tradition" in the sport.Citing examples of

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  For me CTL is about friendships, says Paes

  Tennis | November 17, 2014 14:02 IST

  New Delhi: As a new and unique brand of tennis makes its debut in the country with a mix of Indian and international stars, veteran Leander Paes says the Champions Tennis League, for him, is

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  India to witness new genre of tennis as CTL kicks off today

  Tennis | November 16, 2014 23:44 IST

  New Delhi: A new brand of tennis will make its debut in the country today as international stars along with India's top players will come together to compete in the inaugural Champions Tennis League, where

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  Champions Tennis League unveils Hyderabad Aces

  Tennis | November 07, 2014 9:55 IST

  Hyderabad: Vijay Amritraj-promoted Champions Tennis League (CTL) yesterday unveiled Hyderabad Aces, the team from Hyderabad, which has replaced Chennai in the southern group.Former world number one women's singles player Martina Hingis, top players like Mark

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  Champions Tennis League Introduces Team Owners and Players

  Tennis | October 01, 2014 18:38 IST

  Mumbai: Vijay Amritraj backed Champions Tennis League (CTL), today named their six city franchisees and further drafted the players for each team, at a media event held today at The Leela, Mumbai.Indian tennis legend and

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  Sony Six bags telecast rights of Champions Tennis League

  Tennis | August 13, 2014 7:49 IST

  Mumbai: Sports and entertainment channel Sony Six has bagged the exclusive broadcasting rights for the newly-floated Champions Tennis League (CTL) to be held from November 17-26 across six cities in India.     The Vijay Amritraj-conceptualised IPL-style

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  Vijay Amritraj Quits Kingfisher Airlines Board

  March 14, 2012 19:14 IST

  Mumbai, Mar 14: Vijay Amritraj, former tennis star and sports commentator, today quit the board of struggling carrier Kingfisher Airlines (KFA), becoming the third independent director to leave the company this fiscal.  Amritraj, whose resignation