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    NEW DELHI: The Indian spearhead of the Davis Cup campaign for nearly two decades, Leander Paes had to take a tough decision to skip the World Group play-off tie against South Africa, but has already talked to the captain, coach and his dad, Doctor Vece Paes, to lift the morale of the team. "It is tough to miss such an important Davis Cup tie, but I can’t help the situation. If I take a risk, it may threaten my career. Last night, I was discussing with the doctors and they told me to take rest for two weeks" said Leander, as he spoke from New York. Full Article at The Hindu
    It is tough to miss such an important Davis Cup tie, but I can’t help the situation. If I take a risk, it may threaten my career. Last night, I was discussing with the doctors and they told me to take rest for two weeks
    Leander Paes – Leander Paes SOURCE: The Hindu 2 months ago
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‘It’s tough to miss Davis Cup’
  1. What is the point being there, if I can’t practise with the team and be of help
    SOURCE: The Hindu 2 months ago
  2. I will be in touch with the team. We have a great chance to make the World Group
    SOURCE: The Hindu 2 months ago
  3. Basically there is a lot of swelling, and it has to be brought down first, before we take aggressive treatment. Am only icing it now and taking anti-inflammatory medication
    SOURCE: The Hindu 2 months ago
  4. At one stage, I thought that I wouldn’t be able to finish the doubles final at the U.S. Open. But once you step on court, whether you are winning or losing, you don’t come out till you finish
    Leander Paes – Leander Paes SOURCE: The Hindu 2 months ago

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