London's Olympics offer the seemingly ageless Leander Paes the chance to outdo his father in the medals stakes and to crown his doubles tennis career.

Paes's eyes still light up at the mention of the singles bronze he won at the Atlanta Games in 1996, ending India's 44-year wait for an individual Olympic medal.

The success put him on a par with his father, Vece Paes, who was part of India's bronze medal-winning 1972 Olympic hockey team.

"Oh yes, it's a 1-1 draw and I better win another," said Paes, who will turn 39 in June.

Fresh from completing his doubles career slam with the Australian Open victory last month, Paes is intrigued by his conspicuous lack of Olympic success as a doubles player.

"I have not thought of any farewell yet. I don't think I'm done with it. I'm not sure it's my last chance. For me, it's probably one of the best chances to win an Olympic medal in doubles," he said.