French Open 2019: Indian veteran Leander Paes feels 'blessed' to have long career; says hard work reason for longevity
5 years, 7 months ago

French Open 2019: Indian veteran Leander Paes feels 'blessed' to have long career; says hard work reason for longevity

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Leander Paes says he feels ‘blessed’ to have had such a long career, as he closes in on his fourth decade as a professional, having accumulated 18 Grand Slam doubles titles. Paris: Indian veteran Leander Paes says he feels “blessed” to have had such a long career, as he closes in on his fourth decade as a professional, having accumulated 18 Grand Slam doubles titles and an impressive racquet collection. “But I’ve got a lot of hard work to do between now and then because it’s almost 15 months away — I’m not counting though.” Respect of locker room Paes, whose father also won an Olympic bronze medal in field hockey in 1972, says even the best players in the world are still sometimes taken aback by his longevity. To play against guys who are 20 years younger than me is not easy.” Opponents 20 years younger than Paes are small fry in reality — players as young as 19 were in this year’s French Open doubles draw.

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Indian legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian legends Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame

India TV News  

Indian tennis greats Vijay Amritraj and Leander Paes were inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 20. Leander Paes, 51, was inducted into the Player Category as the Indian duo became the first Asians to be part of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. "Paes was inducted in the Player Category, while Amritraj and Evans were …

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts
7 months, 2 weeks ago

It’s not just Rafael Nadal: Retirement is in the tennis air as the French Open starts

Associated Press  

PARIS — It’s not just Rafael Nadal who has folks wondering how many more tennis matches remain in his career. “It’s not your ‘forever’ career,” said Collins, a 30-year-old from Florida who was the runner-up at the 2022 Australian Open. “There’s nobody playing until you’re 50.” The list goes on, too: Dominic Thiem, the 2020 U.S. Open champion and a …

Leander Paes on Hall of Fame induction — ‘My parents’ encouragement and constant love are the reasons I could achieve it all’
1 year ago

Leander Paes on Hall of Fame induction — ‘My parents’ encouragement and constant love are the reasons I could achieve it all’

The Hindu  

Leander Paes reflects as the winter sun fades in Kolkata, the city where his childhood aspirations of tennis greatness took root. That’s not common in Indian culture, and that too in a sport like tennis, where India has never had a Grand Slam winner before me. That’s one of the reasons why I could come back from losing matches or …

‘Every sacrifice seems worth it’: Leander Paes after being inducted in Tennis Hall of Fame
1 year ago

‘Every sacrifice seems worth it’: Leander Paes after being inducted in Tennis Hall of Fame

Firstpost  

Leander Paes has been India’s representative since well before he turned professional in 1991 Leander Paes and Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men to be inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Paes, an 18-time Grand Slam champion in doubles and mixed doubles, earned his place in the player category, while Amritraj and the United Kingdom’s Evans have …

Leander Paes: International Tennis Hall of Fame nomination belongs to everybody who has supported me in my journey
1 year, 3 months ago

Leander Paes: International Tennis Hall of Fame nomination belongs to everybody who has supported me in my journey

The Hindu  

Leander Paes wears his heart on his sleeve. The Indian tennis icon, who emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category a couple of days ago, believes that this nomination belongs to everyone who supported him in his career, spanning over three decades. In 2019, Chinese ace Li …

Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man to Be Nominated as a Player to International Tennis Hall of Fame
1 year, 3 months ago

Leander Paes Becomes First Asian Man to Be Nominated as a Player to International Tennis Hall of Fame

News 18  

Multiple Grand Slam winner Leander Paes on Tuesday emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category. Li Na, the Chinese player who won the women’s singles title at Australian Open and French Open, became the first Asian player to get nominated to the ITHF in 2019. “It means …

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 …

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: 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 …

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: ‘Purpose of my life was written very early by my parents,’ says Leander Paes
1 year, 11 months ago

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: ‘Purpose of my life was written very early by my parents,’ says Leander Paes

The Hindu  

Leander Paes, the Indian tennis legend and Olympic bronze medallist, while speaking at the Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023 in Kolkata, said that his career as an athlete was set at a young age by being brought up in a family of sportspersons. Leander’s father Dr. Vece Paes is a hockey legend and Munich Olympic bronze medallist, while his mother …

Leander Paes gears up for Tokyo Olympics
3 years, 9 months ago

Leander Paes gears up for Tokyo Olympics

The Hindu  

The Tokyo Olympics is still a few months away, but Indian tennis star Leander Paes has already started preparing for the mega event. I have always been a patriot and for me, the country will always come first,” Paes said on the sidelines of the Tennis Premier League season III auction on Tuesday. However, he was quick to add that …

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 …

Leander Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo
4 years ago

Leander Paes eyeing 'unbreakable' record eighth straight Olympics in Tokyo

India TV News  

Indian tennis icon Leander Paes on Friday said he wants to make a record eighth straight Olympic appearance and is preparing hard to participate in next year's Tokyo Games. Paes would turn 48 by the time Tokyo Olympics, slated to begin on July 23, happens but he said age is just a number and he has the big motivation to …

Leander Paes trades racquet for pan to support food charity - Tennis News - Sportstar
4 years, 2 months ago

Leander Paes trades racquet for pan to support food charity - Tennis News - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes joined hands with Mexican food restaurant chain Old El Paso and took on the #MessFreeChallenge for charity as he volleyed the ball with a frying pan while holding a tortilla wrap in his other hand. Launched by Australia's Nick Kyrgios' NK Foundation in September, the #messfreechallenge received support from tennis stars across the world which …

Leander Paes wants to complete 100 Grand Slam appearances
4 years, 7 months ago

Leander Paes wants to complete 100 Grand Slam appearances

The Hindu  

Leander Paes is just three shy of completing a century of Grand Slam appearances but is now unsure about whether the COVID-19 pandemic will allow him to complete the coveted milestone or compete at next year’s Tokyo Olympics. Paes had announced that 2020 would be his last season as a professional player but his plan to bid adieu on a …

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 …

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 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

Firstpost  

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 …

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 …

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: 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 …

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 …

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. …

Leander Paes: Passion undoused!
5 years, 2 months ago

Leander Paes: Passion undoused!

The Hindu  

For Leander Paes, age is just a number. The physical attributes of the athletes in tennis and mental aptitude for fierce competition is improving so fast that to win a Grand Slam nowadays takes the mammoth effort of a full team. The real situation is as I am phasing out with tennis, there are approximately 745 million youngsters under the …

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 …

Amazing to see how Roger Federer has reinvented himself over the last few years to win majors: Leander Paes
5 years, 2 months ago

Amazing to see how Roger Federer has reinvented himself over the last few years to win majors: Leander Paes

India TV News  

Veteran Indian tennis player Leander Paes has heaped praise on Roger Federer, saying it was amazing to see how the Swiss maestro has "reinvented" himself to win grand slams. The Swiss maestro, who couldn't participate in the Rio Olympics in 2016 because of injury, did win a gold medal at Beijing in 2008 in the men's doubles alongside Stan Wawrinka. …

Leander Paes: Proud of Sumit Nagal but consistency is key
5 years, 3 months ago

Leander Paes: Proud of Sumit Nagal but consistency is key

The Hindu  

When young Sumit Nagal took on Swiss tennis legend, Roger Federer, in the first round of the US Open last month, not many expected him to take the fight to the 20-time Grand Slam winner. While his skill may have earned praise from Federer himself, Indian tennis icon Leander Paes believes that a larger challenge lies ahead for the Haryana …

Martial arts, scientific training and more: How Leander Paes is defying age
5 years, 11 months ago

Martial arts, scientific training and more: How Leander Paes is defying age

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: In his 28th season on tour and even after winning 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s and mixed doubles, the 45-year-old Leander Paes still feels the need to reinvent himself to keep up with the changing times in professional tennis. He has not tasted grand slam success since he and Martina Hingis won the mixed doubles title at the …

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