Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes can play for another year, says former doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes can play for another year, says former doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi

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Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes was still playing well and can continue for another year. Kolkata: Indian tennis great Mahesh Bhupathi on Saturday said his former Grand Slam winning partner Leander Paes was still playing well and can continue for another year. We will have to wait and see till the cut off date.” Bhupathi was here for the centenary celebration of Calcutta South Club which hosted a galaxy of Indian tennis stars, including the father-son duo of Ramanathan Krishnan-Ramesh Krishnan alongside Naresh Kumar, Anand Amritraj and the club’s president Jaidip Mukerjea among others. So it’s nice to come back here.” Former Davis Cup captain Bhupathi, however, lamented that the future was bleak for Indian tennis with little support from corporates.

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Tennis legend James Spencer Courier calls ’Leander Paes’ his favourite cricketer
6 days, 1 hour ago

Tennis legend James Spencer Courier calls ’Leander Paes’ his favourite cricketer

Live Mint  

Amid the fifth and the final test between India and Australia in the Border Gavaskar Trophy underway in Sydney, two sports legends – James Spencer Courier and Sunil Gavaskar had a friendly conversation, reported the Indian Express on Friday. As the two great cricketing nations were clashing to seal their place for the World Test Championship 2025 finals – to …

EXCLUSIVE: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati Could Pair up Again for Wimbledon Legends
1 year, 4 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupati Could Pair up Again for Wimbledon Legends

News 18  

Arguably India’s best doubles pairing, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi had forged an incredibly successful partnership in the years they played together. Popularly known as the Indian Express, Paes and Bhupati in an exclusive conversation with News18 spoke about pairing up again for tennis, the current state of the sport, and also explained why it will take a decade for …

Focussing on Singles Way to Go for Indian Players: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi
1 year, 4 months ago

Focussing on Singles Way to Go for Indian Players: Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi

News 18  

Tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles, saying the highest accolades in the sport go to individual performers. Our kids at 18-19 are still trying to come out of the juniors to decide whether they are going to go to college or going pro — it is a different …

Focussing on singles way to go for Indian players: Paes and Bhupathi
1 year, 4 months ago

Focussing on singles way to go for Indian players: Paes and Bhupathi

The Hindu  

Tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles, saying the highest accolades in the sport go to individual performers. Our kids at 18-19 are still trying to come out of the juniors to decide whether they are going to go to college or going pro -- it is a different …

India has a chance to win medal in Asian Games through men’s doubles: Paes
1 year, 5 months ago

India has a chance to win medal in Asian Games through men’s doubles: Paes

The Hindu  

Tennis legend Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games with the men’s doubles team though it remains to be seen who is picked to play alongside the seasoned Rohan Bopanna. We have got quite a few players who can play,” Paes said during an …

Leander Paes Turns 50: When Rafael Nadal Called Indian as 'One Of The Best Players In The History Of Tennis'
1 year, 6 months ago

Leander Paes Turns 50: When Rafael Nadal Called Indian as 'One Of The Best Players In The History Of Tennis'

News 18  

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEANDER PAES: Arguably India’s most successful tennis player of all time, Leander Paes celebrates his 50th birthday today, June 17. He is one of the biggest stars of doubles and one of the best player in the history of the sport,” said Nadal after he, along with Marc Lopez, led Spain back into Davis Cup World Group by …

Leander Paes turns 50: History-maker at Olympics, Davis Cup legend and more
1 year, 6 months ago

Leander Paes turns 50: History-maker at Olympics, Davis Cup legend and more

The Hindu  

Leander Paes loves milestones. In a chat with Sportstar, his former Davis Cup captain Ramesh Krishnan, former Davis Cup teammates Somdev Devvarman and Vishnu Vardhan, and India’s top-ranked singles player Ankita Raina reflect on the career of Paes. I was one of the top ranked players at the point and Leander and I’ve been in touch since 2008-09, the first …

Leander Paes turns 50: My motivation was to prove that Indians are world-beaters
1 year, 6 months ago

Leander Paes turns 50: My motivation was to prove that Indians are world-beaters

The Hindu  

In his tennis career spanning over three decades, Leander Paes has inspired many a generation. Sergi Bruguera of Spain won silver, Andre Agassi of the USA won gold and Leander Paes of India won bronze in the men’s singles tennis event at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi of India hold aloft their trophies …

Tennis Premier League right step forward for the sport in India: Leander Paes
1 year, 7 months ago

Tennis Premier League right step forward for the sport in India: Leander Paes

The Hindu  

The last few years have been low-key for Indian tennis and Leander Paes, one of the icons of the game, believes that it would take another seven to eight years to produce a Grand Slam champion from the country. But yes, I think it will take a good seven to eight years to build champions again in the Grand Slam …

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi: On ‘Break Point’ and life coming full circle
3 years, 3 months ago

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi: On ‘Break Point’ and life coming full circle

The Hindu  

It was the summer of 1999. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi became the first Indian pair to win a Grand Slam title and for the country’s tennis fans long starved of a hero, they got not one, but two — “Lee-Hesh.” It was a moment enough to move even the most incurable of cynics. It is this split between Paes …

Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes were on a break; a ZEE5 docuseries brings them back together
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahesh Bhupathi, Leander Paes were on a break; a ZEE5 docuseries brings them back together

Firstpost  

They were on a break. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi burned through an intense cricket frenzy in the ’90s to shine a spotlight on tennis, with a world-beating run. Sporadically playing together at the Olympics, teasing about the good ol’ days given their excellent record even when they played after many years, never really turned back the clocks to the …

'We created a brotherhood': Leander Paes on his successful partnership with Mahesh Bhupathi
3 years, 3 months ago

'We created a brotherhood': Leander Paes on his successful partnership with Mahesh Bhupathi

Firstpost  

Paes and Bhupathi played together from 1994 to 2006 and reunited for their second stint from 2008 to 2011. Many years ago, Leander Paes acted on a whim when he asked Mahesh Bhupathi, ‘‘Would you like to win Wimbledon?’’ and the tennis star says what followed was a partnership that brought many trophies for India. Once the poster boys for …

Mahesh Bhupathi Says Would Like to Partner With Leander Paes If Wimbledon Invites Us - News18
3 years, 3 months ago

Mahesh Bhupathi Says Would Like to Partner With Leander Paes If Wimbledon Invites Us - News18

News 18  

When Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes became the first Indian pair to win a Grand Slam at the 1999 French Open, it was a historic achievement celebrated across the country. Read: Lara Dutta Shares Poster of Docu-Drama ‘Break Point’ Based on Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi Despite all the differences, Bhupathi says that the most special aspect of the duo was …

Will take a while before India wins Olympic medal in tennis, says Leander Paes
3 years, 5 months ago

Will take a while before India wins Olympic medal in tennis, says Leander Paes

India TV News  

Leander Paes, winner of multiple Grand Slam titles, has said it will take a while before India can win an Olympic medal in tennis. "It is going to be a while before we win another medal in tennis," said Paes, who won a bronze at Atlanta 1996, India's only Olympic medal in tennis. " because I feel that the competition …

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari to Bring Leander Paes, MS Bhupati's Story on Screen
3 years, 6 months ago

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nitesh Tiwari to Bring Leander Paes, MS Bhupati's Story on Screen

News 18  

Indian tennis great Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are set to reunite for a new web series, which will narrate interesting stories and share anecdotes from the duo’s journey to stardom. Paes and Bhupathi will be seen in unique storytelling of their journey and relationship together, created by none other than the award-winning husband-wife director duo of Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari …

Leander Paes eyes French Open comeback in 2021
3 years, 11 months ago

Leander Paes eyes French Open comeback in 2021

The Hindu  

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Monday said he is eyeing a French Open comeback this year in his quest to make a record eighth appearance at the Olympics in Tokyo. I got a grand farewell at the Australian Open last year so I felt this year I would be sitting out and watching," Paes said. READ| The Olympic bronze …

Indian Tennis Icon Leander Paes Launches His Website on Independence Day
4 years, 4 months ago

Indian Tennis Icon Leander Paes Launches His Website on Independence Day

News 18  

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Saturday launched his website on the occasion of the country's 74th Independence Day. Paes is the only tennis player from the country to have won a singles Olympic medal as he grabbed a historic bronze at the 1996 Atlanta Games, beating Argentina's Fernando Meligeni in the play-off. And in that I wanted to share …

Paes yet to decide on competing in 2021
4 years, 5 months ago

Paes yet to decide on competing in 2021

The Hindu  

At the start of 2020, Leander Paes had said that this year would be his last as a pro tennis player. Wimbledon being cancelled for the first time since World War II, Paes missed out to be part of the tournament in his One Last Roar season. I will make that decision down the line," Paes told Wimbledon's Facebook Live …

Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi bond over twist in Federer's volley challenge
4 years, 9 months ago

Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi bond over twist in Federer's volley challenge

The Hindu  

If you thought Roger Federer's volley challenge looked hard, you haven't met Leander Paes. Choose your hat wisely #tennisathomepic.twitter.com/05lliIqh1h — Roger Federer April 7, 2020 Paes' challenge left several people in awe, including Mahesh Bhupathi, who shared a special partnership with him on the circuit. The 45-year-old replied to the ‘no look’ challenge saying: “Guy can volley with anything.” Guy …

Davis Cup: Quality of singles players must improve - Leander Paes
4 years, 10 months ago

Davis Cup: Quality of singles players must improve - Leander Paes

The Hindu  

It was a hard fight against a champion team like Croatia, in its back yard in Zagreb, which distinguished the Indian team, except for the anticlimax. He has a lot of room for improvement," summed up the captain of the Indian team, Rohit Rajpal, after the play-off tie. The captain’s faith in Ramkumar Ramanathan and the seasoned doubles team of …

Leander Paes given a befitting farewell at Bengaluru Open
4 years, 10 months ago

Leander Paes given a befitting farewell at Bengaluru Open

India TV News  

Just before the singles finals of the Bengaluru Open, tennis legend Leander Paes who is on his swan song and played his last ATP event on Indian soil on Saturday, was given a rousing farewell at the KSLTA Stadium with former Olympians and sports internationals felicitating the country's tennis icon. There were athletes who began their career at the same …

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes-Matthew Ebden lose in final at Indian tennis legend's last outing at home
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes-Matthew Ebden lose in final at Indian tennis legend's last outing at home

Firstpost  

Veteran Leander Paes’ final ATP Tour match on home soil ended on a disappointing note as he and his partner Matthew Ebden lost to Indian pair of Purav Raja and Ramkumar Ramanathan in the men’s doubles final of the Bengaluru Open Bengaluru: Veteran Leander Paes’ final ATP Tour match on home soil ended on a disappointing note as he and …

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Purav beat Paes-Eden for doubles title
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open: Ramkumar-Purav beat Paes-Eden for doubles title

The Hindu  

Ramkumar Ramanathan and Purav Raja have played second fiddle to Leander Paes and Matthew Ebden for the bulk of the $1,62,000 Bengaluru Open ATP Tennis Challenger here. I don’t want to take Ramkumar away from his singles commitments, so I will have to work out my schedule so that we can play together often,” Purav said. READ | Indian tennis …

Bengaluru Open: Paes-Ebden advance, Prajnesh knocked out
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open: Paes-Ebden advance, Prajnesh knocked out

The Hindu  

Leander Paes’ fireworks lit up an otherwise dark day for Indians at the $1,62,000 Bengaluru Open ATP Challenger here on Thursday. The Indian singles players - Prajnesh Gunneswaran, Sumit Nagal, Saketh Myneni, Sidharth Rawat, Ramkumar Ramanathan and Niki Poonacha - all faltered in their third round matches. It would not be an easy quarterfinal outing for Paes and his Australian …

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes enthralls crowd in win; Prajnesh Gunneswaran stretched en route to second round
4 years, 10 months ago

Bengaluru Open 2020: Leander Paes enthralls crowd in win; Prajnesh Gunneswaran stretched en route to second round

Firstpost  

A near-capacity crowd cheered retiring Indian tennis legend Leander Paes as he and his partner Matthew Ebden eked out a straight sets win to advance to the second round of the men’s doubles in the Bengaluru Open on Wednesday. Bengaluru: A near-capacity crowd cheered retiring Indian tennis legend Leander Paes as he and his partner Matthew Ebden eked out a …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis ace Leander Paes wants to create champions after retirement
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis ace Leander Paes wants to create champions after retirement

Firstpost  

Set to retire after the 2020 season, Paes said national badminton coach Gopichand and Dravid have set a benchmark in coaching Pune: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes says creating champions is a dream he is nurturing for his second innings just like inspirational Rahul Dravid and Pullela Gopichand have done. Set to retire after the 2020 season, Paes said national …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Emotions and nostalgia in the air as Leander Paes gets ousted from last ATP Tour event in India
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Emotions and nostalgia in the air as Leander Paes gets ousted from last ATP Tour event in India

Firstpost  

The moment arrived as Leander Paes, slow and somewhat resigned to his fate, stepped in to serve. And Raja whipped a backhand return winner on Paes’ serve on match point, to close one chapter of the legendary Indian’s career. “There’s nothing else that pushes me, or I wake up every morning that I could play for.” “There have been so …

Maharashtra Open: Paes-Ebden pair downed in quarters
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open: Paes-Ebden pair downed in quarters

The Hindu  

Every winner from Leander Paes’ racquet received a loud roar of approval from the fans, but they were far too little as the Indo-Australian pair lost to the all-Indian pair of Ramkumar Ramanathan and Purav Raja in the doubles quarterfinals of the Tata Maharashtra Open at the Balewadi Stadium in Pune on Thursday. Leander, however, will play in the Bengaluru …

Leander Paes: Time to reinvent myself once again
4 years, 11 months ago

Leander Paes: Time to reinvent myself once again

The Hindu  

An Olympic medal, 39 weeks as World No. As part of his plans to play select tournaments as part of the ‘One Last Roar’ farewell tour, Leander Paes is in Pune to compete in doubles at the Tata Open Maharashtra with Australia’s Matthew Ebden. On his decision to hold the one last roar farewell tour I don’t know if I’ll …

Leander Paes to play in Bangalore Open
4 years, 11 months ago

Leander Paes to play in Bangalore Open

The Hindu  

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes on Thursday confirmed his participation in the Bangalore Open ATP Challenger, beginning here on February 10. Paes is playing select tournaments during the year as a part of a farewell tour he is calling “One Last Roar”. Bangalore has always had a crowd that understands tennis and the vibe of the stadium and the energy …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Prajnesh Gunneswaran holds nerve in hard-fought win over Germany's Yannick Maden; Arjun Kadhe crashes out
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Prajnesh Gunneswaran holds nerve in hard-fought win over Germany's Yannick Maden; Arjun Kadhe crashes out

Firstpost  

Gunneswaran held his nerves throughout the match as both the sets went into tie-breakers before the Indian wrapped up the hard-fought contest 7-6, 7-6 to begin his campaign on a winning note. Pune: India’s No 1 Prajnesh Gunneswaran stamped his authority with a straight-set victory over Germany’s Yannick Maden in the singles opening round match at the third Tata Open …

In post Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi era, India bereft of doubles exponents in Grand Slams
4 years, 11 months ago

In post Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi era, India bereft of doubles exponents in Grand Slams

Firstpost  

The last time an Indian was on a Grand Slam roll of honour was Rohan Bopanna, who won his one, and so far only, major at the mixed doubles event at the 2017 French Open An errant Prajnesh Gunneswaran sent a forehand wide, against Tatsuma Ito, to bring an end to his 2020 Australian Open campaign. Starting with Bhupathi’s maiden …

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis legend Leander Paes handed wildcard for last tournament in India
4 years, 11 months ago

Maharashtra Open 2020: Tennis legend Leander Paes handed wildcard for last tournament in India

Firstpost  

The 46-year-old Paes and his partner Australian Mathew Ebden will face the pair of Divij Sharan and New Zealand’s Artem Sitak in the first round Pune: Indian tennis legend Leander Paes is set to play his last tournament on home soil as he was on Saturday handed a wild card entry in doubles for the third edition of Tata Open …

Leander Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional
5 years ago

Leander Paes, 46, announces 2020 will be his final year as a professional

Deccan Chronicle  

India’s veteran tennis player Leander Paes announced on Wednesday that 2020 would be his “farewell year” as a professional before he hangs up his racket. The 46-year-old, who started his professional career in 1991, has won 18 doubles and mixed doubles Grand Slam titles and a bronze medal in the singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. “I want to announce …

Leander Paes gets ready for 'one last roar', says 2020 his farewell year as pro tennis player
5 years ago

Leander Paes gets ready for 'one last roar', says 2020 his farewell year as pro tennis player

Firstpost  

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Wednesday announced that he will bring the curtains down on his illustrious career in 2020, which will be his farewell season on the Pro-circuit. New Delhi: Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Wednesday announced that he will bring the curtains down on his illustrious career in 2020, which will be his farewell season on …

Leander Paes to bid farewell to tennis in 2020
5 years ago

Leander Paes to bid farewell to tennis in 2020

The Hindu  

For India's tennis icon Leander Paes, 2020 will be the 'farewell year' as a professional player. This being said, I want to announce 2020 as my farewell year as a pro tennis player," Paes wrote on his social media handles. Indicating that he could be a part of India's Olympic campaign in Tokyo next year, Paes wrote: "I am looking …

Recovering from shoulder injury, Rohan Bopanna aims to play Qatar Open in Jan
5 years, 1 month ago

Recovering from shoulder injury, Rohan Bopanna aims to play Qatar Open in Jan

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Forced out of India's recent Davis Cup tie due to a shoulder injury, doubles specialist Rohan Bopanna on Thursday said his recovery is on the right track and he plans to compete at the Qatar Open in January. The 39-year-old had pulled out from India's Davis Cup tie against Pakistan after sustaining a shoulder injury. On the Davis Cup …

India needs a young team, says Davis Cup hero Leander Paes
5 years, 1 month ago

India needs a young team, says Davis Cup hero Leander Paes

The Hindu  

The task was simple, but the challenge was enormous. Returning in the early hours of Monday from the 4-0 Davis Cup win over Pakistan, where the Indian team dropped a mere seven games in all, Leander met the media along with captain Rohit Rajpal and coach Zeeshan Ali after a warm reception at the airport. RELATED| Paes betters Davis Cup …

Leander Paes feels he should have been replaced by younger generation by now; admits he may not play past another year
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes feels he should have been replaced by younger generation by now; admits he may not play past another year

Firstpost  

Paes was named in India’s Davis Cup squad for the Pakistan tie after several top players made themselves unavailable to travel to Islamabad. New Delhi: Veteran tennis player Leander Paes on Monday hinted at a possible retirement, saying he now relies on his experience to outsmart opponents and shouldn’t be playing past another year. The 46-year-old went on to better …

Leander Paes on win over Pakistan: \'It was an important victory for us\'
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes on win over Pakistan: \'It was an important victory for us\'

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Veteran tennis player Leander Paes on Monday termed India's Davis Cup win over Pakistan as an 'important victory'. "It was an important victory for us, there was a lot of noise before the tie, but what important was that India played on the neutral territory in Kazakightan and defeated Pakistan 4-0," Paes told ANI. Paes paired with debutant …

Leander Paes helps India defeat Pakistan 4-0, qualify for 2020 Olympics Qualifiers
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes helps India defeat Pakistan 4-0, qualify for 2020 Olympics Qualifiers

Deccan Chronicle  

Nur-Sultan: Veteran Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match, this time partnering debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, as India blanked Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2020 Qualifiers. Pakistani teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian combination of the battle-hardened Paes and Jeevan, who needed …

Davis Cup: Leander Paes betters record, India blanks Pakistan
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup: Leander Paes betters record, India blanks Pakistan

The Hindu  

Leander Paes bettered his own Davis Cup record by winning his 44th doubles match as India blanked Pakistan 4-0 on Saturday to earn a spot in the 2020 Qualifiers. Pakistani teenagers Mohammed Shoaib and Hufaiza Abdul Rehman were no match for the Indian pair of Paes and debutant Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan, who needed just 53 minutes to win 6-1, 6-3. Last …

Mahesh Bhupathi hurt by All India Tennis Association\'s treatment
5 years, 1 month ago

Mahesh Bhupathi hurt by All India Tennis Association\'s treatment

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India's former Davis Cup skipper Mahesh Bhupathi on Thursday said he cannot get over the "hurt" caused by the national federation's manner of sacking him but it was hardly a surprise given how the body has dealt with players in the last two decades. Bhupathi was removed from the captain's position by the All India Tennis Association for refusing …

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes says he 'doesn't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India'
5 years, 1 month ago

Davis Cup 2019: Leander Paes says he 'doesn't ask about location or opponent when it comes to playing for India'

Firstpost  

Talking about Indian Davis Cup team’s clash against Pakistan, Leander Paes said, “I am very pleased to be playing for the country again. My job is not to worry about the location or the opponent, my job is to put my best foot forward.” Worrying about the venue is never an option when it comes to playing for India, asserted …

Tennis Rankings: Veteran tennis star Leander Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years
5 years, 1 month ago

Tennis Rankings: Veteran tennis star Leander Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Firstpost  

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes on Monday dropped out of the top-100 bracket for the first time in 19 years, slipping to 101 after losing five places in the ATP doubles chart New Delhi: Veteran tennis star Leander Paes on Monday dropped out of the top-100 bracket for the first time in 19 years, slipping to 101 after losing five …

Leander Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years
5 years, 1 month ago

Leander Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Veteran tennis star Leander Paes on Monday dropped out of the top-100 bracket for the first time in 19 years, slipping to 101 after losing five places in the ATP doubles chart. With 856 points, Paes is now fourth-highest ranked Indian player behind Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan and Purav Raja, who re-entered the top-100 by jumping eight places …

Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years
5 years, 1 month ago

Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

The Hindu  

Veteran tennis star Leander Paes on Monday dropped out of the top-100 bracket for the first time in 19 years, slipping to 101 after losing five places in the ATP doubles chart. With 856 points, Paes is now fourth-highest ranked Indian player behind Rohan Bopanna, Divij Sharan and Purav Raja, who re-entered the top-100 by jumping eight places to 93. …

Bhupathi says he is still captain, available for Pakistan tie
5 years, 2 months ago

Bhupathi says he is still captain, available for Pakistan tie

The Hindu  

Mahesh Bhupathi on Wednesday asserted that he is still the captain of India’s Davis Cup team despite the national tennis federation naming Rohit Rajpal as his successor and also made himself available for the tie against Pakistan, which has been shifted to a neutral venue now. The All India Tennis Association picked Rajpal as the non-playing captain on Monday, hours …

Leander Paes’ love affair with Australian Open
5 years, 2 months ago

Leander Paes’ love affair with Australian Open

The Hindu  

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes has fond memories of the Australian Open. “Getting into the Australian Open junior finals in 1990 gave me immense belief that I could be a World Champion,” Paes said during the Australian Open 2020 India launch on Monday. “The Australian Open is one Grand Slam where I have won the mixed doubles with both the …

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