Leander Paes and broadcaster and Vijay Amritraj have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
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Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes and broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj of India have become the first Asian men to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Besides the duo, renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans have also been elected in the Ultimate Honour in Tennis.
Leander Paes, who won 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, and ex-player, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj are the first Asian men elected to the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
The Hall, which is based in Newport, Rhode Island, and has been around since 1955, announced its Class of 2024.
Amritraj, also chosen in the Contributor Category, and Paes, who enters in the Player Category, are India’s first members of the shrine. It is the 28th nation to be represented.
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