Vijay Amritraj
Vijay Amritraj (born 14 December 1953) is an Indian sports commentator, actor and retired professional tennis player from Madras. He was awarded the Padma Shri, the government of India's 4th highest civilian honour, in 1983. In 2022, he was honored for his contributions to tennis in London by the International Tennis Hall of Fame and International Tennis Federation.
Amritraj in 2017 | |
| Country (sports) | India |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 December 1953 Madras, India |
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Turned pro | 1970 |
| Retired | 1993 |
| Plays | Right-handed (one-handed backhand) |
| Prize money | $1,331,913 |
| Singles | |
| Career record | 399–308 |
| Career titles | 15 |
| Highest ranking | No. 18 (7 July 1980) |
| Grand Slam singles results | |
| Australian Open | 2R (1984) |
| French Open | 3R (1974) |
| Wimbledon | QF (1973, 1981) |
| US Open | QF (1973, 1974) |
| Other tournaments | |
| WCT Finals | SF (1982) |
| Doubles | |
| Career record | 264–218 |
| Career titles | 14 |
| Highest ranking | No. 23 (24 March 1980) |
| Grand Slam doubles results | |
| Wimbledon | SF (1976) |
| US Open | QF (1973, 1976) |
| Team competitions | |
| Davis Cup | F (1974, 1987) |
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