Leander Paes
Awards & Honours
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Awards Won
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Honours
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Records
Leander Paes's career is marked by extraordinary achievements that set him apart in tennis history. He is one of only three men to complete a career Grand Slam in both men's and mixed doubles. His 1999 season with Mahesh Bhupathi, reaching all four Grand Slam finals, remains a unique feat. He holds the Davis Cup record for most doubles wins and is the first Asian man in the International Tennis Hall of Fame. His Olympic longevity, with seven consecutive Games, is a world record for tennis players, and his five gold medals at the Asian Games are the most by any male tennis player.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
International Tennis Hall of Fame
First Asian man inducted.
Padma Bhushan
India's third-highest civilian honor.
Padma Shri
India's fourth-highest civilian honor.
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
India's highest sporting honor.
Arjuna Award
For outstanding achievement in sports.
Records & Feats
Most doubles wins in Davis Cup history
43 doubles victories in Davis Cup competition.
First Asian man inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Inducted in 2024.
Only tennis player to compete in seven consecutive Olympic Games
From 1992 to 2016.
One of three men to achieve career Grand Slam in both men's and mixed doubles
In the Open Era.