Leander Paes Appointed Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation

Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has been appointed Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF), announced during a ceremony on the sidelines of the Wimbledon Championships in London. Paes - the only Indian to win an Olympic tennis medal (bronze in men's singles at Atlanta 1996) - will promote the sport across Asia, mentor young players and support grassroots development. He won 18 Grand Slam titles (8 men's doubles and 10 mixed doubles) and completed a career Grand Slam in both disciplines. In 2024 he became the first Asian man inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. ATF President: Yuryi Polskiy. Paes represented India at seven consecutive Olympic Games.