Vijay Amritraj
Tennis player and sportscaster
Born
December 14th, 1953
71 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
India
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A professional tennis player and later a sportscaster, this individual competed on the ATP Tour during the 1970s and 1980s. The highest career ranking achieved was World No. 16 in singles. Represented India in multiple Davis Cup competitions and played a key role in securing victories for the national team. Transitioned to sports commentary, providing insights during televised tennis events.
Achieved World No. 16 ranking in singles
Competed in Davis Cup for India
Served as a tennis commentator
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