Leander Paes
Former Professional Tennis Player | 18-Time Grand Slam Champion | Olympic Bronze Medallist | Motivational Speaker
Leander Paes is one of India’s most celebrated tennis players and one of the most successful doubles and mixed-doubles players in tennis history. A former World No. 1 in doubles, he has won 18 Grand Slam titles—8 in men’s doubles and 10 in mixed doubles—and is the only male player to complete a Career Grand Slam in both formats.
A seven-time Olympian, Paes won a bronze medal in men’s singles at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by a tennis player. He also holds an impressive Davis Cup record and has represented India with distinction for over three decades.
Beyond tennis, Paes is known for his inspiring journey of resilience, discipline, mental toughness, leadership, teamwork, and constantly reinventing oneself to remain at the top. He is also a Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri awardee and continues to engage with audiences through motivational and leadership-focused talks.