The year 2015 has many ups and downs in the world of sports. Sania Mirza reaching great heights; FIFA's suspension of Blatter and Platini; Australia winning the World Cup 2015; India defeating Sri Lanka and South Africa to reach No.2; WADA's suspension of Russian anti-doping agency; Saina Nehwal's mediocre year and many others....
World of Sports in 2015
This was a fine year for several Indian athletes. Some earned quota places for next year’s Rio Olympics, while others made their mark by winning medals in elite events.
> The Hindu showcases the best Indian action this year from six disciplines the country’s athletes are expected to excel in at the Olympics.
The second and concluding part of >The Hindu’s review of Indian sport in 2015
Crowning glory in 2015
The following is a factfile of Indian tennis ace Leander Paes, who has won his 17th Grand Slam title. Paes won the Olympic bronze medallist in 1996. Despite having won only one career title in his singles career, Paes has a phenomenal record in the doubles. His total doubles career titles is 55 and his mixed career title is 9.
Leander Paes factfile
Paes records
- » Olympic bronze medallist in 1996
- » Career titles -- Singles: 1; Doubles: 55
- » Mixed Doubles: Career titles: 9.
- » Recent victories: Mixed doubles: Australian Open 2015, Wimbledon 2015, US Open 2015.
- » 1999: Wimbledon/Grass, partner Lisa Raymond beat Anna Kournikova and Jonas Bjorkman
- » 2003: Australian Open/Hard, partner Martina Navratilova beat Eleni Daniilidou and Todd Woodbridge.
- » 2003: Wimbledon/Grass, partner Martina Navratilova beat Anastassia Rodionova and Andy Ram.
- » 2008: US Open/Hard, partner Cara Black beat Liezel Huber and Jamie Murray.
- » 2010: Australian Open/Hard, partner Cara Black beat Ekaterina Makarova and Jaroslav Levinsky.
- » 2010: Wimbledon/Grass, partner Cara Black beat Lisa Raymond and Wesley Moodie.
- » 2015: Australian Open partner Martina Hingis; Wimbledon, partner Martina Hingis; US Open partner Martina Hingis
- » 1999: French Open/Clay, partner Mahesh Bhupathi beat Goran Ivanisevic and Jeff Tarango
- » 1999: Wimbledon/Grass, partner Mahesh Bhupathi beat Paul Haarhuis and Jared Palmer.
- » 2001: French Open/Clay, partner Mahesh Bhupathi beat Petr Pala and Pavel Vizner.
- » 2006: US Open/Hard, partner Martin Damm beat Jonas Bjorkman and Max Mirnyi.
- » 2009: French Open/Clay, partner Lukas Dlouhy beat Wesley Moodie and Dick Norman.
- » 2009: US Open/Hard, partner Lukas Dlouhy beat Mahesh Bhupathi and Mark Knowles.
- » 2012: Australian Open/Hard, partner Radek Stepanek beat Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan.
- » 2013: US Open/Hard, partner Radek Stepanek beat Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares.
>Paes-Hingis win US Open mixed doubles title
Paes now has nine Grand Slam mixed doubles titles, surpassing compatriot and former partner Mahesh Bhupathi’s record of eight
>I have guts to go after my goals: Paes
Soon after he won his historic U.S. Open title, Paes said more than the technique it is his never-say-die spirit that has got him success.
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