Stephen Amritraj

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Stephen Amritraj
Country (sports)Flag of India.svg  India
Residence Calabasas, California
Born (1984-03-28) March 28, 1984 (age 38)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
PlaysRight-handed (two-handed backhand)
Prize money$39,589
Singles
Career record0–0
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 973 (11 June 2007)
Doubles
Career record4–11
Career titles0
Highest rankingNo. 192 (10 November 2008)

Stephen Amritraj (born March 28, 1984) is an Indian-American former professional tennis player, who represented India in international tournaments. He is the nephew of Vijay Amritraj, and son of Anand Amritraj.

Amritraj is the son of former world tour player Anand Amritraj and paternal cousin of fellow former pro Prakash Amritraj, who also represented India. He played high school tennis at Crespi Carmelite High School in Encino, California, and NCAA college tennis for Duke University. [1]

Amritraj's career high singles ranking is world No. 973, which he reached in June 2007. [2]

Amritraj is married to American professional tennis player Alison Riske. [3]

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References

  1. "College Tennis Online". Archived from the original on 21 February 2007. Retrieved 15 May 2008.
  2. "ATP Profile - Stephen Amritraj".
  3. Watch: American tennis star Alison Riske grooves to Bollywood song at her wedding with Stephen Amritraj 23 July 2019