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Arnav Paparkar's dream run in Wimbledon boys' singles ends with quarterfinal defeat; know about him

Tennis | Jul 09, 2026, 07:21 PM IST

Arnav Paparkar created history when he entered the quarterfinal of the Wimbledon 2026 boys' singles, becoming the first Indian to reach the last eight of the tournament in the last 36 years. Paparkar's run ended when he lost the quarterfinal to Jordan Lee.

Vijay Amritraj, India's tennis great, awarded Padma Bhushan; know his achievements

Other Sports | Jun 23, 2026, 06:33 PM IST

Vijay Amritraj is the highest-ranked Indian ATP singles player, having achieved a world No.16 ranking during his playing days. He has also been a reputed administrator. Amritraj has been awarded the Padma Bhushan award.

Leander Paes, Richard Evans and Vijay Amritraj

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

Cricket | Jul 21, 2024, 04:49 PM 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, 03:33 PM 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.

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

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

Tennis | Mar 20, 2018, 04:54 PM 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.

Vijay Amritraj on future of Indian tennis

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

Tennis | Dec 19, 2017, 07:41 PM 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.

Hingis is star attraction in India's Champions Tennis League

Tennis | Nov 11, 2015, 12:09 PM 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

India has a good tradition in tennis, says Venus Williams

Tennis | Nov 21, 2014, 07:33 PM 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

For me CTL is about friendships, says Paes

Tennis | Nov 17, 2014, 02:02 PM 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

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

Tennis | Nov 16, 2014, 11:44 PM 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

Champions Tennis League unveils Hyderabad Aces

Tennis | Nov 07, 2014, 09:55 AM 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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