1973 Indian Open Men’s Singles Championship Finalist Trophy presented to Malcolm Anderson

Past Champion — Hall of Famer
Mal Anderson

Credit Gift of Mal Anderson, 2001
Tournament India Open
Venue Unknown (New Delhi)
Manufacturer unknown
Material metal, silver, leather, velvet, bone
Date 1973
Dimensions Overall: (h) 24.77 cm x (w) 18.1 cm x (d) 2.54 cm

Mal Anderson was presented with this unique trophy (a dagger and sheath) following his loss to Vijay Amritraj in five sets (6-4, 5-7, 7-9, 6-3, 11-9) at the Indian Grand Prix Men’s Singles Championship held in New Delhi, India. The Grand Prix, along with the World Championship Tennis, served as the two main tennis tours ahead of the ATP tour, which started in 1990.