Brahmins, the priestly caste in the Hindu caste system, have traditionally been associated with tennis in India.

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) was formed in 1885.

Leander Paes was the first Indian to win a Grand Slam title, winning the men's doubles title at Wimbledon in 1999.

Sania Mirza was ranked world No. 1 in singles in 2015.

Leander Paes has won 18 Grand Slam titles, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Vijay Amritraj was the first Indian tennis player to win a singles title at a Grand Slam tournament, winning the Wimbledon boys' singles title in 1974.

Vijay Amritraj has won 16 singles titles on the ATP Tour, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Leander Paes has won 54 doubles titles on the ATP Tour, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Leander Paes was the first Indian tennis player to win a medal at the Olympics, winning a bronze medal in men's doubles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.

Leander Paes has won three medals at the Olympics, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Sania Mirza has won six Fed Cup titles, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Leander Paes has won four Davis Cup titles, the most by any Indian tennis player.

Leander Paes has been ranked world No. 1 in doubles on several occasions.

Sania Mirza has been ranked world No. 1 in mixed doubles on several occasions.

Vijay Amritraj, Ramesh Krishnan, Leander Paes, and Sania Mirza have all been awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honors.