Who is the most famous Indian lawn tennis player, so far ?  

Ramanathan Krishnan is the most famous Indian lawn tennis player. Ramanathan Krishnan was the first Indian player to win the junior Wimbledon title in 1954. 25 years later his son Ramesh became the second Indian to win the same title! Ramanathan Krishnan was the first and only Indian to reach the Wimbledon singles semifinal in 1960 but lost to Neale Frase who went on to win the title. The next year Krishnan again made it to the semifinals but lost to Rod Laver who won the 1961 title! In 1999, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi became the first 'Open era' doubles pair to reach all Grand Slam finals in one year. They ended up winning the French Open and the Wimbledon titles.

Answered by Gladiator at 9:25 AM on October 20, 2007

Ramanathan Krishnan. In the women's section, Sania Mirza.

Answered by subra at 9:14 PM on October 19, 2007

sania mirza

Answered by memonaymbhuj at 7:58 PM on October 19, 2007

well it is hard to tell between sampraes & federer......... but i will still go on for federer as he has brought a total revolution in lawn tennis arena...... he is the legend for sure.....

Answered by zorro at 7:40 PM on October 19, 2007

Undoubtedly, Ramanathan Krishnan. He reached the semi finals of Wimbledon twice and almost single-handedly took us to the finals of the Davis Cup. His epic battle with Thomas Koch of Brazil in the semi final round is still revered as part of sports lore. Krishnan was two sets down in the decider and badly placed in the third set. He clawed his way back and overcome his opponent.

Answered by RAMAMOORTY at 11:44 AM on October 19, 2007

Playing single is very difficult in tennis and India's Vijay Amirtharaj was very good player. In doubles, Mahesh Bhoopathy Leander Paes are good at doubles. At present, Sania Mirza is also doing well in doubles, but Vijay is the most famous Lawn Tennis player of India.

Answered by S.Raghu at 11:31 AM on October 19, 2007

There have been many great Tennis Player, but in term of being famous I think Leander is a bit above others, as in case veterans there was not that much media & publicity, while in current lot he is the oldest playing player.

Answered by harish at 11:28 AM on October 19, 2007

terribly overrated Sania Mirza has overtaker Mahest Bhupati and Paes as the most famous tennis player in India

Answered by MAXI at 11:23 AM on October 19, 2007

according to me leander has been the best player in indian tennis history........his biggest achievement is winning bronze in olympics.....which is a huge achievement.and also many doubles title in grand slams make him one of the best in the world of tennis...........his great attitude towards game makes him different from others....and also his mental strength makes him the best..so for me he is the gem of indian tennis

Answered by anju at 11:11 AM on October 19, 2007

In Singles Its Ramanathan Krishnan . Ramanathan Krishnan (born April 11, 1937, in Madras, India) was an Indian tennis player of the 1950's and 60's and arguably the greatest Indian singles player of all time. His son Ramesh Krishnan was also a well-known tennis player.He lives in Chennai and manages a gas distribution agency [edit] Career highlights * 1954 - Wimbledon junior champion. * 1960 - Wimbledon - reached the semi-finals (losing to eventual champion Neale Fraser). * 1961 - Wimbledon - was seeded 4th and reached the semi-finals for the second consecutive time losing to eventual champion Rod Laver). * 1966 - Member of the Indian team which reached the final of the Davis Cup (lost to Australia in the final). In Doubles Its Leander Paes Leander Paes (born June 17, 1973) is currently one of the most successful players of the tennis Men's Doubles and Mixed Doubles circuits. He turned professional in 1991. Specialising in Doubles, he was ranked number 1 along with Mahesh Bhupathi. Won the 1990 Junior title and ranked as the No. 1 Wimbledon junior player in the world at one time before finishing No. 2. In 2001, Paes and Bhupathi received India's highest honor, the "Padma Shri", which goes to Indian citizens in recognition of their distinguished service to nation.

Answered by alokgupta14 at 10:07 AM on October 19, 2007