News for 'Vijay Amritraj'

Bridging the gap between Bollywood and Hollywood

Bridging the gap between Bollywood and Hollywood

Rediff.com3 May 2010

According to Amritaj, the Indian cinema-Western cinema fusion is destined to be, just not immediately.

Delhi likely to host Davis Cup tie against Italy

Delhi likely to host Davis Cup tie against Italy

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

A total of 24 teams will play in the knockout Qualifiers on February 1 and 2 to decide which 12 teams will play the year-end Finals.

Amritraj too good for Kannan

Amritraj too good for Kannan

Rediff.com20 Jun 2003

He will meet Indonesia's Prima Simpatiaji in the final of the ITF Satellite tournament.

Prakash Amritraj wins ITF title

Prakash Amritraj wins ITF title

Rediff.com14 Jun 2003

The second seed proved too good for Vijay Kannan in the final of the Satellite tournament.

Amritraj concedes match

Amritraj concedes match

Rediff.com2 Sep 2003

Prakash Amritraj retired hurt while trailing Australian Sadik Kadir in the ITF Futures tournament in Jakarta.

'Whenever I won, Indians would thank me'

'Whenever I won, Indians would thank me'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

Vijay Amritraj needs no introduction, in India or abroad. For years, he was the country's brand ambassador on the world's tennis courts, the only reason the Indian flag was unfurled, the reason the national anthem was heard.

Rastogi gets wild card for Chennai Open

Rastogi gets wild card for Chennai Open

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Karan Rastogi was given the third and final wild card for the singles event of the Chennai Open tennis championship.

'Sania Mirza is an inspiration but singles are the real deal'

'Sania Mirza is an inspiration but singles are the real deal'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The franchise-based Champions Tennis League, which will begin its second season next month, will help end India's search for quality singles players, its promoter and former Davis Cupper Vijay Amritraj said.

'I don't think I have a weakness'

'I don't think I have a weakness'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2003

'I have seen myself as nothing but an Indian,' Prakash Amritraj tells Ashish Magotra.

Sipaeya, Amritraj, Mankad in last eight

Sipaeya, Amritraj, Mankad in last eight

Rediff.com12 Jan 2005

Joining them in the quarter-finals of the MSLTA-ITF Futures tournament were top seed David Sherwood of Britain, Simon Greul of Germany, Vishal Uppal, Englishman Michael Ouvarov and Karan Rastogi.

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

'Leander, Mahesh have been phenomenal'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2004

Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj also believes Indian players need to concentrate more on singles.

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Sports Shorts: Shubhankar-Lahiri team to represent India at World Cup of Golf

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

India will be represented by Shubhankar Sharma and Anirban Lahiri at this year's World Cup of Golf slated to be held at The Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne from November 21 to 25.

'Not sensible to pair Lee-Hesh if they are not interested'

'Not sensible to pair Lee-Hesh if they are not interested'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi should not be forced to play together at the London Olympics if they are not comfortable in playing as a team, feels Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj.

Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012

Enhanced prize purse for Mumbai Marathon 2012

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

The top Indian male and female finishers will now stand to gain $7,500 each.

Leander at 40: A look back at his glittering career

Leander at 40: A look back at his glittering career

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Leander Paes has over the years brought a lot of joy to tennis lovers across the nation. As the legend turns 40 on Monday, Rediff.com goes back in time to glance through the highs in his career.

PHOTOS: When Indian tennis aces matched the best

PHOTOS: When Indian tennis aces matched the best

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Check out these Indian players who put up a fight against top-ranked opponents, and, in some cases, even beat them.

Prakash Amritraj in semis

Prakash Amritraj in semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The Indian Davis Cupper beat Austria's Zbynek Mlynarik in the quarter-finals of the ATP Challenger.

Amritraj, Ghouse in semis

Amritraj, Ghouse in semis

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Prakash Amritraj rallied to edge past Eliran Dooyev of Israel Mustafa Ghouse ousted Ajay Ramaswami in the ITF Satellite tournament.

Sports minister offers to broker peace in Paes-Bhupathi battle

Sports minister offers to broker peace in Paes-Bhupathi battle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'But as far as the sport is concerned, I don't think I should interfere because it is the decision of the captain to do what he feels is good for the game'

PIX: IFFI felicitates Shraddha Kapoor

PIX: IFFI felicitates Shraddha Kapoor

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

The lowdown from IFFI 2017.

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Neeraj, Dinesh Karthik for India-UK 'Week of Sport'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The British government launched the 'India-UK Week of Sport' on Monday to celebrate the incredible "living bridge" between both nations to mark India's 75th year of Independence.

Rastogi ready to rumble

Rastogi ready to rumble

Rediff.com28 Apr 2004

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Beyond Octopussy: Roger Moore's India connections

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The James Bond actor spent months in India shooting for another film, but his connection to India goes much deeper than that.

'In India we tend to mature late'

'In India we tend to mature late'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

Gajjar shocks Sipaeya

Gajjar shocks Sipaeya

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

Giant-killer Mustafa Ghouse was also shown the door in the ITF Satellite tournament.

Amritraj, Rastogi storm into last four

Amritraj, Rastogi storm into last four

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Prakash Amritraj beat Michael Ouvarov of Britain while unseeded Rastogi sent sixth seed Sunil Kumar Sipaeya packing in the MSLTA-ITF Men's Futures tournament.

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

'Doubles controversy is secondary issue for me'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Tennis great Vijay Amritraj says there should be least controversy with regards to India's doubles combination in Davis Cup since the doubles match matters only when there are 'even singles matches'.

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Chetan Bhagat gets trolled again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

Netizens slammed Bhagat for poor knowledge of tennis in the country

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Prakash Amritraj in Hall of Fame final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Indian wild card Prakash Amritraj battled his way into the final of the $385,000 Hall of Fame Tennis Championships, beating seventh-seeded Canadian Frank Dancevic in Newport, Rhode Island, on Saturday. The Indian Davis Cupper, whose father Vijay had won three Hall of Fame Championships, won the semi-final 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-3.

Sania breaks into top-50, officially

Sania breaks into top-50, officially

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

The Indian teen star was ranked 48 in the WTA rankings list released on Monday.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal won't be affected much: Amitraj

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The 'Big Three' of tennis world -- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic -- won't lose much due to the suspension of professional tours since they have already created their own legacies but the real struggle is for lower-ranked players, including the Indians, says legendary Vijay Amritraj. Amritraj said the trio of Federer, Djokovic and Nadal, who have a tight grip over Grand Slam tournaments, won't feel any financial stress or the pressure of progress.

Injured Ferrer pulls out of Amritraj's Champions Tennis League

Injured Ferrer pulls out of Amritraj's Champions Tennis League

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The ambitious Champions Tennis League (CTL) suffered a major setback when World No.10 David Ferrer pulled out of the event on Monday, citing 'health issues'.

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

No bio-bubble for India-Denmark Davis Cup tie?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

India will host Denmark on the lush green grass court of Delhi Gymkahna Club for the World Group I tie.

'Vijay was a better player than Borg, Connors'

'Vijay was a better player than Borg, Connors'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2007

Former Indian doubles ace Anand Amritraj on the rivalry with brother Vijay and the changes tennis has seen since his heyday in the game.

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

French Open is going to be our toughest Grand Slam to win: Sania

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Sania Mirza has said that French Open is going to be the "toughest" for her and Swiss partner Martina Hingis as clay court is not among their favourite surfaces.

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

In Pics: Inside the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

All the best looks from the GQ Men of the Year Awards.

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Coming soon: Biopic on Leander Paes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Leander Paes said he is currently busy working on a biopic to portray the father-son duo's legacy on the big screen.

CTL promises an exciting brand of tennis

CTL promises an exciting brand of tennis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

A new brand of tennis will make its debut in the country as international stars along with India's top players will come together to compete in the inaugural Champions Tennis League, where matches will be a one-set affair in an exciting format.

They ain't just cricketers, they are entrepreneurs too

They ain't just cricketers, they are entrepreneurs too

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Off the field, sportspersons hone biz skills