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As 'Ageless wonder' Leander Paes grabs his 43rd win in Davis Cup, here are some quick facts about his win

The 44-year-old tennis legend has once again proved his unmatching skills as he clung Davis Cup for the 43rd time.
The 44-year-old tennis legend has once again proved his unmatching skills as he clung the Davis Cup for the 43rd time. With Rohan Bopanna, Leander defeated a fighting Chinese pair of Mo Xin Gong and Ze Zhang 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the do-or-die doubles rubb
The 44-year-old tennis legend has once again proved his unmatching skills as he clung the Davis Cup for the 43rd time. With Rohan Bopanna, Leander defeated a fighting Chinese pair of Mo Xin Gong and Ze Zhang 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the do-or-die doubles rubb
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With a career spanning nearly twenty eight years, Paes who now holds a record of 750 double match wins, has become the sixth player in ATP World Tour history. (Express file photo)
With a career spanning nearly twenty eight years, Paes who now holds a record of 750 double match wins, has become the sixth player in ATP World Tour history. (Express file photo)
It all began in 1990 when Leander Paes made his Davis Cup debut with Zeeshan Ali at the age of 16. Zeeshan Ali who played Davis Cup for India from 1987 to 1994, is currently the coach of the squad. IN PICTURE | Zeeshan Ali playing a shot. (Express file photo)
It all began in 1990 when Leander Paes made his Davis Cup debut with Zeeshan Ali at the age of 16. Zeeshan Ali who played Davis Cup for India from 1987 to 1994, is currently the coach of the squad. IN PICTURE | Zeeshan Ali playing a shot. (Express file photo)
Leander Paes had won 25 matches in Davis Cup doubles. While playing along with his long term partner Mahesh Bhupathi, he lost only two games. However, the field partnership was soured with the frequent fights between the duo. Last year, the Paes was kept out of the team by the non-playing captain Bhupathi.(Express file photo)
Leander Paes had won 25 matches in Davis Cup doubles. While playing along with his long term partner Mahesh Bhupathi, he lost only two games. However, the field partnership was soured with the frequent fights between the duo. Last year, the Paes was kept out of the team by the non-playing captain Bhupathi.(Express file photo)
Though Paes had played with different players, he maintained a constant winning record and his never-say-die spirit is hoping for few more records. (Express file photo)
Though Paes had played with different players, he maintained a constant winning record and his never-say-die spirit is hoping for few more records. (Express file photo)
Paes, who has had partnered with 12 double players in Davis Cup so far was tied on 42 wins with Italian great Nicola Pietrangeli for long but finally surpassed him. (Express file photo)
Paes, who has had partnered with 12 double players in Davis Cup so far was tied on 42 wins with Italian great Nicola Pietrangeli for long but finally surpassed him. (Express file photo)
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