Prakash Amritraj gets wildcard
for Tata Open qualifiers

For the first time, a chip of the old block could be competing in the Indian leg of the ATP world tour Tata Indian Open, to be held here from December 31 to January 6.

Prakash Amritraj, son of legendary tennis ace Vijay Amritraj, has been given a wildcard into the qualifying round of the Tata Open by tournament director Sheila Mariam.

If Prakash comes through to the main draw, he may as well be hogging a lot of limelight, what with his father being responsible for bringing the ATP Tour to India and his home town Chennai, five years ago.

"We are pleased to announce that we have chosen Prakash Amritraj to be the wild card and he gets a fantastic opportunity to qualify for the main draw," she said.

Exuded Prakash: "I am very excited about playing in the Tata Open, my first Indian Open."

"It is very exciting for me to have him play here in Chennai," Vijay said.

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