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Leander Paes. Leander Adrian Paes OLY [3] ( / peɪs / 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] . Paes won eight men's doubles and ten mixed doubles Grand Slam titles.
May 6, 2024 · Encyclopaedia Britannica. Leander Paes is an Indian tennis player who has been 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. He also completed a career Grand Slam in each event.
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Leander Paes is an Indian tennis player who has won 54 titles in singles and doubles. He is the country's most successful Davis Cup player and will be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024.
Jun 17, 2023 · 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...
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.
Dec 14, 2023 · The former Indian tennis stars are the first Asian men to be nominated for the prestigious honour. Paes is a doubles legend with eight Grand Slam titles and Amritraj is a Davis Cup leader and a UN Messenger of Peace.
Sep 26, 2023 · Leander Paes, the owner of 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles or mixed doubles, is the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category, announced Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File) Updated 8:26 AM PDT, September 26, 2023.
