Exclusive: 'Travel restrictions make things difficult for US Open organisers' - Vijay Amritraj on tennis post-lockdown and more
Vijay Amritraj: There are a lot of rumours floating around, but nothing obviously has been confirmed. The last information I received was that the US Open organisers were waiting till June 1 to make a decision on the event.
May 12, 2020, 22:32 PM IST
Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists' Association to honour Vijay Amritraj, VV Kumar
Besides the lifetime achievements awards, the other honours to be given away include the Sportsperson of the Year, Young Achievers, Coach of the Year and Team of the Year.
Apr 25, 2019, 15:31 PM IST
Former Davis Cupper Vijay Amritraj's mother passes away
She is survived by three sons (Anand, Vijay and Ashok) and their families.
Apr 20, 2019, 16:55 PM IST
Haryana's Anjali Rathi clinches Road to Wimbledon girls title
The Road to Wimbledon, The All England Lawn Tennis Club’ prestigious junior tournament for players aged 14 and under, has concluded its 2019 journey in India this weekend.
Mar 19, 2019, 13:04 PM IST
'Magician' Roger Federer is a champion among champions: Vijay Amritraj
Amritraj's comments came during the launch event of the Road to Wimbledon in the national capital on Monday.
Mar 11, 2019, 18:22 PM IST
India’s rising tennis stars begin their 'Road to Wimbledon' journey
The India leg of the tournament will conclude on March 16, with the finalists to represent India at the Road to Wimbledon Finals held between August 11 and 17 on Wimbledon’s historic grass courts.
Mar 11, 2019, 14:19 PM IST
Winning in Davis Cup tough without playing together on Tour: Vijay Amritraj
Tennis great Vijay Amritraj says there shouldn't be much controversy with regard to India's doubles combination in the Davis Cup since the doubles match matters only when there are "even singles matches".
Mar 20, 2018, 16:43 PM IST
Ramanathan Ramkumar, Yuki Bhambri have potential to be in top-100, feels Vijay Amritraj
Apart from Chennai's Ramkumar and Yuki, he said Saketh Myneni too has a good chance of doing well.
Dec 19, 2017, 19:18 PM IST
Concerned about Indian tennis, says Vijay Amritraj
In the Davis Cup, India have not able to go past the playoffs in last four years, losing to Serbia, the Czech Republic, Spain and Canada in last four years. These were today highlighted by Amritraj, an Indian member of the Davis Cup team who made the finals in 1974 and 1987.
Dec 16, 2017, 22:49 PM IST
Biopic on tennis ace Vijay Amritraj to get made
The celebrated sportsman, who also had a brief acting career featuring "Star Trek" and "Octopussy", was honoured with a Padma Shri in 1983.
Sep 13, 2017, 20:04 PM IST
Amritraj brothers disappointed with Chennai Open shift to Pune
The former Davis Cuppers, who hailed from Chennai, had worked hard to bring the tournament here in 1997 as the Gold Flake Open ATP tournament, generating great fan following.
Jul 21, 2017, 19:29 PM IST
Davis Cup: Team which adapts quickly will have edge, says Leander Paes
The tie will be played out at the grass-courts of Chandigarh Club here and Paes said the Indians are ready for the challenge.
Jul 14, 2016, 17:20 PM IST
PHOTO: Yuvraj Singh along with fiancee Hazel Keech meet former tennis star Vijay Amritraj
Yuvraj Singh, who is seen in a plaster on his left foot, will miss the first two weeks of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL).
Apr 08, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Is Rafael Nadal set to start the new season with a bang?
Nadal, who last won a Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 2014, did not win a major in 2015.
Dec 13, 2015, 18:45 PM IST
India must have singles players in Grand Slams: Vijay Amritraj
The founder of CTL feels the India need to have more singles players for regular representation in the Grand Slams.
Dec 06, 2015, 18:34 PM IST
I really tried hard to get Leander Paes in IPTL last year: Mahesh Bhupathi
Bhupathi said that last season's experience has made him and the IPTL management wiser and he hoped the tournament to do better this year.
Nov 27, 2015, 19:44 PM IST
Punjab Marshalls team returns in full strength for CTL
Chandigarh's CLTA stadium will be the venue of Punjab Marshall's home matches.
Nov 16, 2015, 20:44 PM IST
Santiago Giraldo replaces Andreas Seppi in Mumbai team of CTL
Santiago Giraldo will replace injured Andreas Seppi in the Mumbai team for the 2015 CTL.
Nov 13, 2015, 19:26 PM IST
'Champions Tennis League to bring tier-II cities on world map'
Six teams will participate in Champions Tennis League this time around.
Nov 03, 2015, 23:16 PM IST
Winning 10 doubles titles in a year is terrific for Sania Mirza: Vijay Amritraj
Mirza and Hingis on Sunday won the women's doubles title at the $7 million WTA Finals in Singapore.
Nov 03, 2015, 14:32 PM IST
