Aus Open: Warhorse Leander Paes aces cricket's whiners

2012-01-29 13:11:26

From the Rod Laver arena in Melbourne, a huge roar emanated from an ageing warhorse. A roar of fulfillment; a roar at the culmination of a journey; a roar which meant that Leander Paes had won the only Grand Slam men's doubles title that had eluded him all these years. Paes, in tandem with his 33-year-old Czech partner, vanquished the top doubles team - the Bryan twins, Mike and Bob - 7-6, 6-2. After the game, the Indian ace said: "I have played five finals against the brothers and lost three..... Full Article at India Today »