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Vijay Amritraj and the Davis Cup
The tennis star on how India put political principle before sporting success.
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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