Leander Paes Sets Sight On French Open, Wimbledon, Olympics After COVID-Enforced Break

Legendary Indian tennis player Leander Paes said he is focussing on the "big ones" like French Open, Wimbledon and Tokyo Olympics in the near future.

Only the best players should represent the country in the Olympics, feels Indian tennis stalwart Leander Paes who has begun preparations with the Tokyo Games in mind. Talking on the sidelines of the Tennis Premier League auction on Tuesday, Paes said he has started hard training focussing on the French Open, Wimbledon and the Tokyo Olympics to be held in July-August. "I am aware of the French Open, the Wimbledon and also the Olympics. The three big ones in the near future and that's what I will be focusing on," he said. "I have always been a patriot and believe that the only best players should represent the country," the 47-year-old said while referring to the Olympics. In December 2019, Paes had said that 2020 would be his final year in professional circuit but COVID-19 pandemic struck the world. Paes said he took a complete break from tennis during the COVID-19 pandemic and has begun training since the last three weeks.