Leander Paes Appointed Player Ambassador of Asian Tennis Federation (ATF)

Key facts

• Leander Paes has been appointed as the Player Ambassador of the Asian Tennis Federation (ATF).
• The announcement was made during the Wimbledon Championships in the presence of ATF president Yuryi Polskiy.
• Paes is an Olympic bronze medallist from the 1996 Atlanta Games and has won 18 Grand Slam titles, including eight in men's doubles and 10 in mixed doubles.
• He is a former world No. 1 in doubles, a winner of the Davis Cup Commitment Award, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in the player category in 2024.
• As Player Ambassador, Paes will mentor young players, support grassroots development programmes, and represent the ATF at major international events.