Leander Paes

Indian tennis player

Leander Paes (born 1973) is an Indian tennis player. Paes was born in Kolkata on 17 June 1973.

Paes competed in tennis. His career took in India Davis Cup team. The active career dates from 1991.

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Paes was awarded Arjuna Award, Padma Bhushan, Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award in Sports and Games and Padma Shri in sports. He took part in the 2012 Summer Olympics, the 2008 Summer Olympics, the 2004 Summer Olympics and the 2000 Summer Olympics. He was educated at University of Calcutta, St. Xavier's College, Kolkata and Madras Christian College Higher Secondary School.

Paes was the son of Vece Paes and Jennifer Paes. He married Rhea Pillai.

The 2012 Summer Olympics were held in London, the United Kingdom.

The entry appears in 47 languages, placing Leander Paes among the sports names followed well outside India.

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