The game has undergone a generational change: Vijay Amritraj
Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj shared his perspective on the generational changes in professional tennis during an interview in Chennai. He discussed the evolution of court surfaces, equipment, playing styles, and player compensation since his retirement.
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Insights from a sports Hall of Famer offer valuable historical context on how professional tennis has transformed into a modern, highly commercialized global sport.
The game has undergone a generational change: Vijay Amritraj left Vijay Amritraj served up some candid views about the modern game during his chat with N. Ram at the Sportstar Hangout on October 21, 2026. Johan Sathyadas J. Johan Sathyadas J. https://th-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/f0osfs/article71608343.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/vijayAmritraj_NRam.JPG Johan Sathyadas J Chennai, 21/10/2026: Indian tennis legend Vijay Amritraj and N. Ram, Director of The Hindu Group (THG), in conversation during the Sportstar Hangout in Chennai. Photo: Johan Sathyadas J/ The Hindu The Indian sporting great dwells on nature of the surfaces, the equipment, the playing styles, pay parity, player earnings and multiple other aspects CHENNAI When Vijay Amritraj retired from professional tennis in 1993 after a career lasting over two decades, the sport was in a completely different space.
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