Leander Paes
St. Xavier's College
Award Certificate
Indian former tennis player
Event Description
Leander Adrian Paes is an Indian former professional tennis player and the first Asian man to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. He is regarded as one of the greatest doubles tennis players of all-time and holds the record for the most doubles wins in the Davis Cup.
Summary
His mixed doubles Wimbledon title in 2015 made him the second man (after Rod Laver) to win Wimbledon titles in three different decades. He repeated the feat by winning a Roland Garros title in three different decades with his mixed doubles title in 2016.
Award Details
Arjuna Award
Detailed Achievement
The Arjuna Award is India’s second-highest sporting honour, presented annually to sportspersons who have demonstrated consistent, outstanding performance at the international level over the preceding four years.
Institution Details
St. Xavier's College
Educational Institution