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Former Tennis Legend captain Naresh Kumar passes away

Former Indian tennis player and Davis Cup captain, Naresh Kumar passed away recently at the age of 93. He was born on December 22, 1928, in Lahore, Naresh Kumar went on to become a big name in Indian tennis after Independence. He made news by reaching the final of the Northern Championships (later known as Manchester Open) in England in 1949.

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His talent was soon recognised and Naresh Kumar made it to the Davis Cup team in 1952. He represented the country for eight consecutive years and later went on to become the captain. Prior to his Grand Slam appearances, Naresh Kumar went on to win two singles titles in the Irish Championships in 1952 and 1953. He also won the singles crown in the Welsh Championship and won a total of five career titles.

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