Question :-
Leander's father is a doctor and was Olympic hockey player . How has this helped lender as a player.
Chapter : Ageless Wonder : Leander Peas
Answers
Leander Paes started playing at the tender age of 5. Having sports champions in the family definetly helped in gain the right guidance and support. His father is an Olympic champion himself. He played hockey for India.
Plus, he is also a doctor of medicine. Leander has sporting genes from both sides of the family. His mother is an athlete as well. She played basketball for India and captained the team in the 1980 Asian basketball championship. They both imbibed a sporting discipline and passion in Leander. No wonder that Leander gives the most credit to his parents for his success.
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Indian tennis’ ageless wonder Leander Paes on Saturday became the most successful doubles player in the history of the Davis Cup as he combined with Rohan Bopanna to not only grab a record 43rd win but also bring the country back in the tie against China on Saturday.
The 44-year-old Paes, making his comeback to the squad, and Bopanna downed a fighting Chinese pair of Mo Xin Gong and Ze Zhang 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the do-or-die doubles rubber of the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
Paes also became the sixth player in ATP World Tour history (since 1973) to record 750 doubles match wins (750-433).