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India's Paes claims record 43rd Davis Cup win

India's Leander Paes set a new Davis Cup record on Saturday when he notched up the 43rd doubles win of his 28-year career in the competition.

Paes, 44, teamed up with Rohan Bopanna to overcome China's Gong Mao Xin and Zhang Ze 5-7, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/3) in the tie in Tianjin to overtake Italy's Nicola Pietrangeli as the Davis Cup's most successful doubles player.


Paes made his Davis Cup debut in 1990 and has since competed in 56 ties, amassing a total win-loss record in singles and doubles of 91-35.

He has also won 18 doubles titles at the Grand Slams -- eight in men's and 10 in mixed.

"At this pace @leander will be unstoppable. Congratulations on becoming the most successful doubles player ever in Davis Cup," tweeted India's cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar.

India won the weekend tie against China 3-2 to qualify for the World Group play-offs later this year.

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Dharmendra recovering at home after hospital stay as Amitabh Bachchan visits veteran star in Mumbai

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  • Dharmendra discharged from Breach Candy Hospital after short stay
  • Family confirms he’s being treated at home in Juhu
  • Amitabh Bachchan dropped in to meet his Sholay co-star
  • Hema Malini, Esha Deol say he’s stable and under care

Bollywood veteran Dharmendra is home again. He left Mumbai’s Breach Candy Hospital early Wednesday after a few days under observation. His family said he’s resting now with doctors still visiting daily.

The actor was admitted after a bout of breathlessness. His doctor, Pratit Samdani, told reporters, “Dharmendra ji was discharged at around 7.30 am. He’ll continue his treatment at home.”

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