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Leander Paes

Leander Paes might retire after Rio Olympics, says father

Leander Paes, one of the greatest tennis players India has produced, might retire after the 2016 Rio Olympics if he does not perform well.

Sep 19, 2015, 12:19 PM IST

Davis Cup: India face tough battle against Czech Republic

India are expected to face a tough battle when they take on top seeds Czech Republic in the Davis Cup World Group play-off at the RK Khanna Stadium here on Friday.

Sep 17, 2015, 19:48 PM IST

Leander Paes looking forward to playing in front of daughter Ayana at Davis Cup

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who recently won another doubles Grand Slam title at the US Open 2015, said on Thursday that he was looking forward to playing in front of her daughter Ayana.

Sep 17, 2015, 18:07 PM IST

Yuki Bhambri to clash with Lukas Rosol in opening rubber in Davis Cup

Yuki Bhambri, who is the top singles player of the country, will open India's Davis Cup campaign when he takes on world number 85 Lukas Rosol in the opening singles rubber of the World Group play-off tie against Czech republic, here on Friday.

Sep 17, 2015, 15:24 PM IST

Physical fitness will be key in Davis Cup, says Leander Paes

Ahead of the much-anticipated Davis Cup tie between India and Czech Republic, tennis ace Leander Paes, who has recently won the US Open mix-doubles title, stated that physical fitness will play a crucial role during the tie.

Sep 17, 2015, 14:06 PM IST

Leander Paes or Rohan Bopanna: Sania Mirza has her task cut out ahead of 2016 Rio

With less than a year to the all-important 2016 Rio Olympics to go, Indian tennis fans are waiting with bathed breath, whom Mirza should team-up with in the mixed-doubles events. Unlike the previous editions, this time, the All India Tennis Association will have two players to choose from - the veteran Leander Paes or the ambitious Rohan Bopanna.

Sep 16, 2015, 23:07 PM IST

Skipped New Zealand tie to give chance to youngsters: Leander Paes

India's Davis Cup legend Leander Paes on Wednesday made it clear that he opted to play World Team Tennis during India's last tie against New Zealand in order to give youngsters a chance to prepare for the bigger battles ahead of them.

Sep 16, 2015, 22:18 PM IST

This year has been phenomenal for me, I feel very blessed: Leander Paes

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who won his third Grand Slam of the year at the US Open 2015, said on Wednesday that it was great year for him.

Sep 16, 2015, 09:24 AM IST

Heat & pressure on Czechs, feels Indian Davis Cup team

The Indian tennis team, led by captain Anand Amritraj, believes that the heat and pressure will be on the visiting Czech Republic team when the two sides clash at the Davis Cup World Group Playoff at the Delhi Lawn Tennis Association (DLTA) Complex here from September 18 to 20.

Sep 15, 2015, 18:31 PM IST

Leander Paes to arrive in New Delhi for Davis Cup on Wednesday

Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who won the US Open mixed doubles title with Swiss Martina Hingis last week, will arrive here in the national capital on Wednesday morning to take part in the Davis Cup World Group Playoff against the Czech Republic this weekend.

Sep 15, 2015, 15:31 PM IST

Sania Mirza, Leander Paes are huge inspiration, says Rahul Dravid

Congratulating tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes, former India captain Rahul Dravid on Monday said that both are "huge inspiration" for aspiring sportspersons in the country.

Sep 14, 2015, 14:51 PM IST

Five achievements of US Open women's doubles champion Sania Mirza in 2015

Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza added another feather in her hat by clinching the women's double event at US Open on Sunday with Swiss partner Martina Hingis.

Sep 14, 2015, 13:31 PM IST

US Open triumph a relief for family, says Leander Paes' father

Father of India's ace tennis player Leander Paes, Vece Paes, said here on Saturday that his son's victory at the U.S. Open along with partner Martina Hingis has come as a relief to the family.

Sep 14, 2015, 09:22 AM IST

Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis pair wins US Open women's doubles crown, 2nd successive Grand Slam title

Indian ace Sania Mirza and Switzerland's Martina Hingis won their second successive women's doubles Grand Slam title on Sunday after defeating Casey Dellacqua and Yaroslava Shvedova in the US Open final in New York.

Sep 13, 2015, 22:58 PM IST

I have guts to go after my goals: Leander Paes

All praise for partner Martina Hingis after clinching the US Open mixed doubles title, veteran Indian tennis star Leander Paes said he neither has the technique nor the caliber to match the Swiss legend but he tries to make up for it with his perseverance.

Sep 12, 2015, 13:43 PM IST