Leander Paes To Showcase Grand Slam Trophies In Tennis Hall Of Fame
Tennis legend Leander Paes will be showcasing four of his treasured trophies when he becomes one of the first Indian players to be inducted into the prestigious International Tennis Hall of Fame later this month.
London: Tennis legend Leander Paes may perhaps be showcasing 4 of his treasured trophies when he turns into one in every of of the first Indian gamers to be inducted into the celebrated In one other country Tennis Hall of Repute later this month.
Paes, the 18-time Grand Slam champion, made the announcement at an extra Wimbledon-themed get together on the Taj Hotel substantial here on Saturday.
The Class of 2024 additionally has the other Indian inductee in Vijay Amritraj, who may perhaps be showcasing his Padma Shri which he bought in 1983.
“I am going to be showcasing 4 Grand Slam winning trophies – Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and US Open, 4 runners-up trophies by cause of my father never lets me neglect about that I’ve lost sixteen finals, and by cause of it way most to me, I am additionally sharing my Olympic medal (bronze in 1996) with the Hall of Repute,” identified Paes.
“Alongside with that there may perhaps be a tennis racquet from Wimbledon, a towel from my 2016 French Open win with Martina Hingis, my Davis Cup blazer and my Olympic tracksuit from 1996.”
The fifty one-year-historic, a Padma Bhushan awardee, was once recommended in regards to the induction for his great contributions to the sport by the staff about a months ago.
“It definitely will never be to any extent extra handy to be inducted, there are entirely 274 human beings inner the archives of the sport inner the In one other country Tennis Hall of Repute. Or not it is magical and Leander Paes is one in every of these icons,” identified Dan Faber, CEO of the In one other country Tennis Hall of Repute.
“Wimbledon is a subculture that brings us on the identical time, fills us with excitement and showcases the proper of human grit and dedication. Currently, we honour an terribly completely diverse champion of the sport,” introduced Mehrnavaz Avari, UK Director of the Taj St. James’ Courtroom.
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