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Leander Adrian Paes OLY (/ p eɪ s / PAYSS; born 17 June 1973) is an Indian former professional tennis player. He is regarded as one of the greatest doubles tennis players of all-time and holds the record for the most doubles wins in the Davis Cup . [4]
4 days ago · Leander Paes, one of India's most celebrated tennis players, etched his name in history by winning the bronze medal in the men's singles competition at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. This remarkable achievement not only marked India's first individual Olympic medal in 44 years but also made Paes the first Indian and Asian to win a tennis medal at the Olympics.
Jun 13, 2024 · Leander Paes (born June 17, 1973, Goa, India) is an Indian tennis player who is one of the most successful doubles players in tennis history, with 8 career Grand Slam doubles titles and 10 career Grand Slam mixed doubles championships. Paes began playing tennis at the age of five, and in 1985 he joined a tennis academy in Madras (now Chennai).
Jun 21, 1999 · Official tennis player profile of Leander Paes on the ATP Tour. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and ...
Dec 21, 2023 · 18 – Number of Grand Slam titles Leander Paes has won. Eight of those in men’s doubles and 10 in mixed doubles. 426 – Number of weeks Paes stayed in ATP doubles top 10. 37 – Number of weeks Paes topped the ATP Doubles Rankings. 7 – Number of Olympic Games Paes has participated in.
Jun 17, 2023 · In his tennis career spanning over three decades, Leander Paes has inspired many a generation. From being the country’s only Olympic medallist in tennis to clinching 18 Grand Slam titles - Paes has achieved unparalleled success in Indian tennis. As he turns 50 on Saturday, Paes spoke to Sportstar about his legacy, his life’s darkest phases ...
Leander Paes’ achievements on the global stage, headlined by the bronze medal-effort at the 1996 Olympic Games, spurred on future Indian doubles stars like Divij Sharan, Rohan Bopanna and Purav Raja to take up the sport. Leander Paes was born on June 17, 1973, in Kolkata to parents who were both accomplished athletes in their own right.
