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Dec 13, 2023 · FILE - Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj stretches to scoop a low ball during men’s singles match in the $200,000 Gunze World Tennis tournament on Thursday, May 13, 1982 in Tokyo. Amritraj, an ex-player, broadcaster and promoter, and Leander Paes are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Feb 16, 2018 · Vijay Amritraj is an Startup Entrepreneur, Tech Investor and a former Financial Services and Advertising industry executive. He began his career through a campus placement at J Walter Thompson in 1995 where he held senior executive roles handling the prestigious Citibank and Unilever accounts.
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Newport is a special place for Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes. It was on the grass courts of the quaint American city that Amritraj lifted three of his 16 singles trophies (1976, ‘80, ‘84).
Jul 2, 2023 · Vijay Amritraj, tall and “scrawny” (as he described himself back then), rode on the excitement of playing at his second Wimbledon Championships. In 1973, 50 years ago, the 19-year-old became ...
Aug 25, 2022 · Vijay Amritraj is arguably one of the world’s most recognizable sports celebrities. He has been, by far, the greatest player India has had in the open era. He has won more ATP tour singles ...
Jun 25, 2022 · Post-retirement, Amritraj has remained committed to humanitarian efforts through his role as United Nations Messenger of Peace (2001-06) and through The Vijay Amritraj Foundation. Founded in 2006, the foundation’s mission is to bring hope, help and healing to the defenseless and innocent victims of disease, tragedy and circumstance in India.
Prakash Amritraj is the son of Indian tennis player Vijay Amritraj and Shyamala, a Sri Lankan Tamil. Prakash is the paternal cousin of fellow tour pro Stephen Amritraj, whose father Anand and paternal uncle Ashok were former professional tennis players representing India. Prakash has one brother, Vikram, who was born in 1987.
