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Leander-Kim Have A Ball At Disney World

Leander-Kim Have A Ball At Disney World

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

Tennis icon Leander Paes and actress Kim Sharma appeared to have a ball at the Walt Disney theme park in Florida.

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Tennis' oldest No. 1s, share secrets to success

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The ATP Tour brought the world number ones for a short conversation as they prepared for the prestigious tournament.

Is Leander dating Kim Sharma?

Is Leander dating Kim Sharma?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Kim and Lee posed for a romantic picture by the seafront in Goa to all but confirm their relationship.

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

India's Davis Cup captain claps back at critics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

India's non-playing Davis Cup captain Rohit Rajpal on Saturday clarified that his "shut-up" remark was meant for a few "agenda-driven" people consistently targeting him and was not directed at the country's tennis community as has been projected.

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

I have played my last match in India jersey: Bopanna

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'Right from 2002, making my debut and 22 years later still getting to represent India. I'm extremely proud of that.'

Spotted: Leander Paes in the USA

Spotted: Leander Paes in the USA

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Reader Mahathi Kiran sent us this picture.

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Paes calls for change: What's hindering Indian tennis?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2023

Leander Paes feels India will find it tough in singles but the country can hope to win a medal in the Asian Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rohan to pair with either Balaji or Yuki at Paris Games

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Both Balaji and Bhambri have got some decent results on clay in lead up to the Roland Garros, where the action will unfold during the Summer Olympics from July 27.

Leander Paes to skip Tata Open

Leander Paes to skip Tata Open

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

The Indian tennis ace said he would not return to the court before the Australian Open next year.

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Bopanna's last dance in Paris; stiff test awaits Nagal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

India's first and only tennis medal in the history of Olympic Games came way back in 1996, when Leander Paes claimed the singles bronze in Atlanta.

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

India must focus on mind training of athletes: Prakash

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

Shocked at the way Lakshya Sen succumbed to pressure in the men's singles badminton bronze medal play-off at the Paris Olympics, the legendary Prakash Padukone said it's high time players learn to withstand pressure, become accountable and start delivering results after receiving support.

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

'To be the first Indian to be nominated is special'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Tennis great Leander Paes says it is "humbling" to be the first Indian tennis player and the first Asian male tennis player to be nominated for the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame.

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Spotted: Dhoni, Paes playing football in Mumbai

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

Former India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and tennis legend Leander Paes were spotted in Mumbai enjoying a session of football together.

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Olympics: Why Bopanna-Balaji cannot be written off

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Balaji also showed that he can quickly adapt to conditions when he was asked to do the singles duty during the Davis Cup tie against Pakistan on grass. The rival was not of the highest quality but Balaji showed that he was willing to come out of his comfort zone if the team demands.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Nagal, Bopanna-Sriram sent packing in first round

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

India's tennis campaign at the Paris Olympics lasted just a day as Sumit Nagal and the men's doubles pair of Rohan Bopanna and N Sriram Balaji bowed out after losing their respective opening matches to French challengers in Paris Sunday.

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rohan Bopanna is the OLDEST Grand Slam champion!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Bopanna and Ebden won 7-6(0), 7-5 in the final that lasted one hour and 39 minutes.

Paes-Bhupathi set to reunite for a web series

Paes-Bhupathi set to reunite for a web series

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Paes and Bhupathi will be seen in a unique storytelling of their journey and relationship together

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

SEE: Tennis great Paes on how to prevent spread of virus

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes on Thursday said the country must not panic and fall in the trap of fake news in its battle to contain the coronavirus pandemic, urging people to follow WHO guidelines to stay safe. The deadly coronavirus outbreak has killed 8,809 people and infected 21,8631 across 157 countries, according to a tracker maintained by Johns Hopkins University. In India, the number cases have risen to 169 across cities.

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Planning a trip to Wimbledon next year? Your time starts now!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

First launched in 1924 and celebrating its centenary next year, the Wimbledon Ballot is intended to be the fairest means of obtaining tickets for The Championships.

Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away

Former Davis Cup captain Naresh Kumar passes away

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Naresh Kumar, who famously mentored a young Leander Paes as India's Davis Cup captain, has passed away.

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Yoga, clarity of thought and another milestone for Bopanna

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Bopanna also spoke about the challenging conditions at the Australian Open and having to push his boundaries to get them wins.

Spotted: Leander Paes at the Pacific Life Open

Spotted: Leander Paes at the Pacific Life Open

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

Reader Hari sent us this picture from Indian Wells.

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

IPL Final Mints Money For Pubs, Restaurants

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The cricketing extravaganza became a business opportunity for everyone, from five-star hotels to cafes to street vendors across the country on Sunday.

Like father, Zeeshan in key role for Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Like father, Zeeshan in key role for Davis Cup tie vs Pakistan

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

Zeeshan Ali will take over as India's non-playing captain, exactly 60 years after his father Akhtar Ali had played a key role in the country's Davis Cup victory in Pakistan in 1964.

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

India's young players must focus on singles, says Paes-Bhupathi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are not in favour of more Indians choosing doubles over singles.

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Have a day as wonderful as your smooth forehand: Yuvraj wishes Paes on his 47th b'day

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Yuvraj Singh jokingly said he and Paes could become a good retired doubles partner if the former is looking for one.

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Bopanna sets sight on Paris Olympics after Australian Open triumph

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Rohan Bopanna has set his sight on the Paris Olympics 2024 starting July 26 after winning his maiden men's doubles grand slam.

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

French Open: Sania-Dodig to face Paes-Martina in mixed doubles final

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Indian tennis stars Sania Mirza and Leander Paes will battle it out for the French Open mixed doubles title with their respective partners, having won their semi-final matches on Thursday.

What are Ananya, Kareena, Rhea up to?

What are Ananya, Kareena, Rhea up to?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar encountered on Monday.

Paes bows out of Australian Open

Paes bows out of Australian Open

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Paes and Lativia's Ostapenko lost to the British-American pair 2-6, 5-7 in a second round

Who Was Taapsee's Dinner Date?

Who Was Taapsee's Dinner Date?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the stars Pradeep Bandekar glimpsed over the weekend.

Will Paes complete 100 Grand Slam appearances?

Will Paes complete 100 Grand Slam appearances?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Leander Paes is just three shy of completing a century of Grand Slam appearances but is now unsure whether uncertainty caused by coronavirus pandemic will allow him to complete the coveted milestone or for that matter compete at the next year's Tokyo Olympics. Paes had announced that 2020 would be his last season as a professional player but his plan to bid adieu on a high with a record eight appearance at the Olympics, was stalled by the COVID-19 outbreak, which has wrecked the sporting calendar around the world.

Raja-Sharan beat Paes-Lipsky to enter Challenger final

Raja-Sharan beat Paes-Lipsky to enter Challenger final

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Third seeds Raja and Sharan got the better of second seeds Paes and Lipsky 6-2, 6-3 in a lop-sided semi-final.

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Focus on learning new skills during lockdown, says Paes

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Speaking at an Education Webinar for coaches, jointly organised by the All India Tennis Association (AITA) and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Leander Paes touched upon various topics including his junior days, transition to men's circuit, the role mental fitness plays in tennis, dealing with pressure, nutritional knowledge and coaching tips.

India @Aus Open: Paes-Ostapenko advance in mixed doubles

India @Aus Open: Paes-Ostapenko advance in mixed doubles

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Leander Paes reached the mixed doubles second round with partner Jelena Ostapenko while Rohan Bopanna progressed to the quarterfinals

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Your accomplishments are truly inspiring: PM Modi to Paes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Leaders across the political spectrum took to Twitter on Monday morning to extend congratulations to Leander Paes and Sumit Nagal.

Indians at the US Open: Paes-Verdasco knocked out

Indians at the US Open: Paes-Verdasco knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

A round-up of results of Indian players at the US Open.

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

PHOTOS: Saketh Myneni proposes to girlfriend at Davis Cup dinner!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Myneni, who will lead India in the Davis Cup tie against Spain, on Friday, proposed to his girlfriend Sri Lakshmi Anumolu at the official Davis Cup dinner on Wednesday night.