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Tennis in India
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Tennis enjoys a considerable following in India. Although it is limited to urban areas but still it is counted among the most popular national sports.[1] India has produced a number of tennis players, who have achieved international recognition and have made their presence in some of the top tennis tournaments and grand slams.[2] All India Tennis Association (AITA) established in 1920, is the governing body of tennis in India and is a member of the Asian Tennis Federation.[3] India Davis Cup team is the most successful team of Asia in Davis Cup, who has finished as runners-up 3 times.[4]
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Country | India |
Governing body | All India Tennis Association |
National team(s) | India Davis Cup team (men) India Billie Jean King Cup team (women) |
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