News Notes
Former doubles world No. 1 Leander Paes, broadcaster and promoter Vijay Amritraj, and renowned journalist and writer Richard Evans have been elected to receive the Ultimate Honor in Tennis – induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
Amritraj and Paes become the first two Indians to receive tennis’ ultimate honor, and the first Asian men to be elected in their respective categories. Paes, an 18-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, has been selected in the player category. Amritraj and the United Kingdom’s Evans are inductees in the contributor category, which is considered for election every two years. The contributor category recognizes true pioneers, visionary leaders, or individuals/groups who have made a transcendent impact on the sport.
“It has been my life’s honor to play for my country for over three decades in a sport that has given and taught me everything. This acknowledgment is indeed the ultimate accolade for every tennis player. Induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame belongs not just to me, but to our billion-plus Indians. Receiving this honor culminates a professional journey of a lifetime, standing on the shoulders of greats and sets the tone for other youngsters in Asia and around the world.” – Leander Paes, Class of 2024 Inductee
“This is truly a blessing, and an honor to be included in the history of tennis, among the greats who have played and served the sport. Acknowledging the culmination of a career that started with illness and now to be inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame, is making impossible dreams come true. It is a gift from above for me and my family and an honor for India.” – Vijay Amritraj, Class of 2024 Inductee
The Class of 2024 will be officially inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 20, 2024 in Newport, Rhode Island. Paes, Amritraj and Evans will join an elite group of 264 inductees from 27 nations – with India set to become the 28th nation represented in the Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the 2024 Induction Ceremony and full enshrinement weekend experiences will go on sale in March. Fans can learn more about enshrinement weekend offerings and subscribe for updates at tennisfame.com/enshrinement.
