Thanks to a long career full of world-class accolades previously unprecedented in Indian Tennis, Leander Paes is one of the most revered Double’s stars in the sport’s history. Born on June 17, 1973, in Kolkata, India, Paes’s rapid ascension to legend status began with a bronze medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, where India secured their first individual sporting medal in 44 years (since 1952). Building upon this, Leander would form the “Indian Express” with Doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, seizing 20 Double’s titles in 1997, 1998 and 1999 alone, including two Grand Slams in the French Open and Wimbledon, seeing him reach a career high world no.1 spot in doubles.
Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes with Wimbledon Doubles Championship
Leander Paes Net Worth and Sources of Income
Leander Paes’s net worth is estimated to be around £4.5 million ($6 million or ₹500 million), reflecting his massive earnings from a successful Tennis career, various endorsements and ambassadorial roles, and strategic business investments. As Paes transitions more from his sports career to more entrepreneurial pursuits, his financial portfolio is expected to diversify and potentially increase as he engages in new ventures.
Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes in U.S. Polo ASSN Partnership Video
Over his career, Paes has accumulated an impressive amount of prize money, with total career earnings from Tennis sitting at around £6.5 million ($8.5 million or ₹710 million). This includes earnings from his numerous Grand Slam titles in men’s and mixed doubles, such as his French Open, Wimbledon, US Open, and Australian Open victories, in addition to various ATP Tour titles. Thanks to this incredible on-court success, Leander Paes possess great marketability and a strong brand in his native India, which has lead to various endorsement deals and ambassadorial roles. He has been selected by the Legendari Group and Shrachi Group to promote their brands, acting as a public figurehead, and a guide into each businesses’ venture into the sporting market. The star has also partnered with U.S. Polo ASSN alongside. Paes has also ventured into business, co-founding the International Premier Tennis League with Mahesh Bhupathi.
