Leander Paes emerged as the first Asian man to be nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category.
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.
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
Tennis Premier League (TPL) launched its third season in a grand way at The Celebration Sports Club, keeping all COVID-19 protocols in mind. It was a double whammy for all Tennis lovers and enthusiasts to see Tennis Legend Leander Paes and Tennis icon Sania Mirza together in support of the League.
India's singles players will need to back their talent with some killer instinct for the team to emerge victorious against a reasonably strong Finland in the Davis Cup World Group I tie.
Indian tennis legends Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi hinted at "another chapter" of their association on the 22nd anniversary of their Wimbledon title win in 1999.
Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes said he is focussing on the "big ones" like French Open, Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics in the near future.
Leander Paes, 47, said he skipped the Australian Open as he is apprehensive of playing in a bio-bubble but is looking ahead to the French Open.
Without a vaccine to tackle COVID-19, Leander Paes said the future looks gloomy for the Olympics to go ahead even in 2021.
With the entire nation locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, athletes are discovering new ways to kill time.