Mahesh Bhupathi Birthday Special: Lesser-Known Facts About India’s First Grand Slam Winner
Born in Chennai, India, Bhupathi, began playing tennis from a very young age and was encouraged by his father, who also coached him. He holds a total of 52 career titles in doubles and 8 in mixed doubles. The Chennai-born tennis star has shared the court with the likes of Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna among others.
One of the finest Tennis player to ever come out of India, Mahesh Bhupathi will celebrate his 46th birthday on June 7, 2020 (Sunday). Born in Chennai, India, Bhupathi, began playing tennis from a very young age and was encouraged by his father, who also coached him. He holds a total of 52 career titles in doubles and 8 in mixed doubles. So on Bhupathi’s special day, we take a look at some lesser-known facts about him. Leander Paes Clubs Video of Him and Mahesh Bhupathi Playing Tennis With Frying Pan, Shares on Social Media.
Mahesh Bhupathi is one of the most dominant players in the doubles category in the history of the sport. Over the years, Bhupathi has partnered some of the best Indian tennis players, in both men’s and mixed doubles category. The Chennai-born tennis star has shared the court with the likes of Leander Paes, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna among others. Leander Paes Asks Fans to Name Their Favourite Victory of Him, Former Partner Mahesh Bhupathi Comes Up With One.
Lesser-Known Facts About Mahesh Bhupathi
- Mahesh Bhupathi began his professional career in 1995.
- In 1997, Bhupathi became the first Indian player to win a grand slam.
- Mahesh Bhupathi won three doubles titles with Leander Paes including French Open and Wimbledon.
- In 1999, the duo became the first team to reach all four grand slam finals in the open era.
- In 2001, Bhupathi was honoured with Padma Shri.
- He is one of the eight players to achieve a career grand slam in mixed doubles.
- In 2009, Mahesh Bhupathi won the Australian Open with Sania Mirza. This was the duo’s first title together.
- Mahesh Bhupathi is married to Miss Universe 2000 and Bollywood actress Lara Dutta.
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