International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF)

The International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) recently inducted two legendary Indian tennis players, Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj, marking a historic moment for Indian and Asian tennis. Both players were recognized for their significant contributions to the sport:

Key Details:

• Leander Paes:
• Inducted in the Player category, Paes is renowned for his achievements in both men's and mixed doubles.
• Paes has won 18 Grand Slam titles: eight in men’s doubles and 10 in mixed doubles.
• He is one of only three men in tennis history to have achieved a career Grand Slam in both men's and mixed doubles.
• He also won a bronze medal in men’s singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.
• Vijay Amritraj:
• Recognized in the Contributor category, Amritraj has been a prominent figure in Indian tennis both as a player and as a global ambassador of the sport.
• Amritraj’s influence extends beyond his on-court achievements, having played a key role in promoting tennis worldwide.
• With these inductions, Paes and Amritraj became the first Asian men to be inducted into the ITHF.
• Richard Evans, a veteran British tennis journalist, was also inducted into the Hall of Fame.

About the International Tennis Hall of Fame:

• Located in Newport, Rhode Island, USA, the ITHF is a prestigious institution that honors the greatest players, contributors, and promoters of tennis.
• It is a non-profit organization aimed at preserving and celebrating the history of tennis, while inspiring future generations of players and enthusiasts around the world.

Paes and Amritraj’s inductions underscore their monumental impact on tennis, both in India and internationally.