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Vijay Amritraj and the Davis Cup
Manage episode 217319750 series 1301469
In 1974, India had its best chance of winning the Davis Cup, the most prestigious team event in international tennis. But Prime Minister Indira Gandhi withdrew the team on principle because the final was due to be played against apartheid South Africa. Farhana Haider talks to the legendary Indian player, Vijay Amritraj, who was in the team with his brother, Anand.
(Photo: Vijay Amritraj. Credit: ITN/Shutterstock)
557 episodes
Manage episode 217319750 series 1301469
In 1974, India had its best chance of winning the Davis Cup, the most prestigious team event in international tennis. But Prime Minister Indira Gandhi withdrew the team on principle because the final was due to be played against apartheid South Africa. Farhana Haider talks to the legendary Indian player, Vijay Amritraj, who was in the team with his brother, Anand.
(Photo: Vijay Amritraj. Credit: ITN/Shutterstock)
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