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Which two Indians became the first pair to reach the finals of all Grand Slams in a year in the Open era, winning French Open and Wimbledon as top seeds?

Which two Indians became the first pair to reach the finals of all Grand Slams in a year in the Open era, winning French Open and Wimbledon as top seeds? Correct Answer Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi

The correct answer is Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi.

Key Points

  • Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were the first Indian pair to reach the finals of all Grand Slams in a year in the Open era, winning French Open and Wimbledon as top seeds.
  • Paes-Bhupathi's pair went unbeaten in the team competition from 1997 to 2010.
  • Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi's pair reached the finals of all four majors in 1999.
  • They created a record for the longest winning streak(24 number).
  • Leander Paes had won an Olympic medal in 1996.
    • He received the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna award in 1996–97.
    • He was honored with the Arjuna Award in 1990.
    • He received the Padma Shri award in 2001.
  • Mahesh Bhupathi secured the first Grand Slam by an Indian at the 1997 French Open.
    • He the first Indian to win a major tournament along with Rika Hiraki.
    • He received the Padma Shri award in 2001.
  • Paes-Bhupathi pair won their first Grand Slam semi-final at the US Open as 10th seeds in 1997.
  • They reached their first final together at the Australian Open as top seeds in 1999.

Additional Information

  • Yuki Bhambri is an Indian professional tennis player who became the first Indian to win the junior Australian Open title.
    • He represents India in the Davis Cup.
    • He is the fourth Indian in history to capture a junior singles title at a Grand Slam championship.
  • Rohan Bopanna is an Indian professional tennis player who has been a member of the Indian Davis Cup team since 2002.
    • Rohan Bopanna played with Mahesh Bhupathi in 2012.
    • Bopanna participated in the Australian Open 2021.

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