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10 quotes by Leander Paes

Last updated on: 20 November 2014 Signature of Leander Paes. Leander Adrian Paes (born 17 June 1973) is an Indian professional tennis player who typically plays in doubles events on the ATP Tour and Davis Cup. Having won eight doubles and seven mixed doubles Grand Slam titles and finishing as runner up in numerous other Grand Slam finals, he is considered to be one of the greatest and most respected contemporary doubles and mixed doubles players...
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Age is just a number. When I started, I never worried about how long I was going to play. I had very specific goals, and that's what I really... →

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I love taking challenges, as my name Leander means 'lion's heart.'

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I've always had this hyper kinetic energy, so I don't really need much sleep at night.

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If I have a reason to do something, and I have enough passion, I generally succeed.

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I wanted to emulate my parents - Mum captained India in basketball, and Dad won a bronze in hockey in 1972 Olympics. My focus has always been to... →

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I believe India has multi-talented people, so I have also embarked on my journey as an actor. I don't need to be a celebrity, since tennis has... →

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When the headache persisted, I checked myself into an emergency room. When the doctor used the term 'brain tumour', I feared the worst. My... →

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I know, in India, specially in Bollywood and the sports fraternity, there is a lot of negative media attention on prominent public figures.

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Director of any film is very important, and an actor has to leave himself in his hands to mould.

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My audiences have given me lots of love as a tennis player. I hope they appreciate my passion for acting.

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