Leander Paes on Hall of Fame induction — ‘My parents’ encouragement and constant love are the reasons I could achieve it all’
11 months, 2 weeks 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 get through the hard years of missing home. Or look at Australia and how they excel in every Olympic sport — the reason they have won six cricket World Cups is because there’s a tradition there. But I think it’s one thing to go to the gym to become a professional athlete and a world champion, and it’s completely different to play the sport at an amateur level.

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India's Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj create history, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
5 months ago

India's Leander Paes, Vijay Amritraj create history, inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame

Hindustan Times  

Former doubles world number one Leander Paes and tennis broadcaster, actor and player Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Saturday. Leander Paes, Richard Evans and Vijay Amritraj pose for a photo after getting inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport. "It's my greatest honor to be on …

India's Paes, Amritraj make history joining Tennis Hall of Fame
5 months ago

India's Paes, Amritraj make history joining Tennis Hall of Fame

The Hindu  

Former doubles world number one Leander Paes and tennis broadcaster, actor and player Vijay Amritraj became the first Asian men inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on July 20. "It's my greatest honor to be on this stage with not only these legends of the game, people who have inspired me every single day of my life -- …

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

From becoming champions to Hall of Fame induction, Newport remains special for Paes, Amritraj
5 months ago

From becoming champions to Hall of Fame induction, Newport remains special for Paes, Amritraj

The Hindu  

In the picturesque, sunny Newport, Rhode Island – just a few hours away from the hustle bustle of New York City – two Indians are waiting for their turn to enter the International Tennis Hall of Fame. “Today sitting here at the International Tennis Hall of Fame, I wouldn’t have ever dreamt it,” Paes, the first Asian male player to …

I am privileged to take India’s 1.4 billion people to the Hall of Fame, says Leander Paes
6 months, 3 weeks ago

I am privileged to take India’s 1.4 billion people to the Hall of Fame, says Leander Paes

The Hindu  

Leander Paes’ storied career is dotted with many historic highs. At a fireside chat hosted by Sportstar at The Hindu’s Chennai headquarters, Paes, who was in conversation with Suresh Balakrishna, The Hindu’s Chief Revenue Officer, said it was a “humbling moment.” “Today I am so privileged, to take not just me but India’s 1.4 billion people,” Paes said. And it …

‘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, 2 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 …

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: 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 …

Sportstar East Sports Conclave 2023: ‘Purpose of my life was written very early by my parents,’ says Leander Paes
1 year, 10 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 to lead off-court with sport-education platform Sporjo
3 years, 3 months ago

Leander Paes to lead off-court with sport-education platform Sporjo

The Hindu  

India’s tennis legend Leander Paes, who turned 48 in June, is now busy off-court, building a community through sports, educating the youth, and creating jobs. Coming from a family of international sports champions, Paes now feels it is time to lead beyond the court and wants to use sports education platforms to make a difference in the community. “I think …

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