Leander Paes | "Martina Walks in The Men's Locker Room And Asks To Team Up" | BwC S4E3

[@anilthecool]

This was a cool interview. Shows how cool a guy Paes is and how often he goes underrated in our country. He’s been in the circuit longer than Sachin, put India on global tennis map yet under appreciated at times. Legend

[@msaiprabhanjankumar1281]

14:32 to 14:43 The difference between boy and man, a player and a gentleman is inherent within. Golden lines. I'll download this video now and gonna save this for lifetime. Thanks a lot Gaurav for bringing Paes sir. The words he spoke and the hell he faced is something worth to watch.

[@sudhangshudas3099]

The comments section is full of people asking for episode of Rohit, Raina. Leander Paes is an icon. He is also a sportsperson. He also represents India. He has done so much for India in tennis. Respect him and watch this episode without being a cry baby.😏

[@Desi__Boy]

Because they released trailer/teaser of Rohit Sharma thats why they are asking for it.

[@driptoffen3604]

Sudhangshu Das Thank you for express my feelings.

[@sudhangshudas3099]

Saurabh Chakarborty No I don't. But I'm not being a cry baby here.... And I'm not taunting anyone like you are.😂😂😂 But I know how much he went through to become the number 1.

[@sudhangshudas3099]

Saurabh Chakarborty I apologise for my words. There are some half minded people in the comments section so I got agitated by their comments. BTW I follow cricket and sometimes football.

[@sudhangshudas3099]

Saurabh Chakarborty That's what infuriated me....

[@vianneyfernandes9705]

I had the privilege of knowing Leander during my days at Dubai Duty Free, then after we moved to Canada 12 years ago, I heard he was in town to play the Rogers Cup. My son who was all of 10 years, wanted to meet this "someone famous" whom I claimed to know. I sent a text to Leander, half not expecting him to respond but within a short while he not only responded but he also had tickets waiting for me at the box office. After the game I took my family to meet him and he got talking to Matt (my son) where Matt told him about how I always spoke about Leander being a popular and famous Indian sports personality and how all of us were proud of him. To which Leander responded in the most humble manner " Your dad who works hard to take care of you, now that's what I call a real hero." I salute you Mr. Paes, you ooze class on the court and definitely off it too.

[@HarmeetSinghBrarOfficial]

Wow.... Amazing 🙌❣️

[@wheeloflife17]

Now I can die peacefully. A legend is speaking from the heart.

[@swapanjain892]

Bring people from different sports..some from hockey,tennis, badminton ,wrestling and other sports too..This was really cool.

[@rohitsahay6103]

When people ask why our country lags behind in sports other than cricket, show them the comments section of this video. Leander is a champion and his contribution to Indian tennis is unparalleled but instead of commenting on him all people can say is DHONI! ROHIT! PANDYA! RAINA! Bitch, be Humble. SIT DOWN.... ...and listen.

[@SynapticSpace]

The most underrated sports person of India 🇮🇳. One of the legends who stand besides Sachin.

[@saurabhkatiyar000]

Sachin is far behind him. He participate in olympics.

[@rightturn9604]

No Sportsperson is above or beneath another sportsperson. There's no comparison. But I agree with u that he stands beside Sachin and one of the most underrated sports stars in India. I feel bad for him. 18 grand slam title, not a joke. Thank you Legend Leander.

[@adad-ec6ht]

Indian mein tennis koi nahi dekhta.

[@noname-nx6gd]

@@adad-ec6ht khelte to hai na

[@satypk8664]

@@adad-ec6ht sania mirza got enough respect and popularity

[@msaiprabhanjankumar1281]

Such an amazing legend. Need a biopic on Paes. His English is flawless. A strong person. Hats off Paes sir.

[@kunalnagarkoti4409]

@Rapist Mohamed agree with you

[@haroonrasheed2071]

What a legend he is. Great and inspiring interview . This gen youngsters are addicted to cricketers and they dunno about Leander . Thanks for bringing it to the lime light . Such a gentleman he's and the father part was fascinating.

[@sukritmishra7194]

Paes needs to do more interviews. Good on Gaurav for bringing a non-cricketer on the show

[@anilthecool]

To be fair to Gaurav he did bring Bindra on the show. Perhaps Bindra being an introvert couldn’t capture the imagination of the cricket crazy Indians

[@stavyasharma5445]

They do knows it's just that an average tennis fan does not watch Doubles that often

[@nileshkumar6816]

Shortest 16 minutes. Time just flew away

[@amaz-singhscents1552]

nilesh kumar seriously!!! I was enjoying it so much and it finished 😔

[@ayushchaurasia5547]

looking at the global perspective and how big tennis is, lee is probably the greatest sportsperson to come from India. Sadly many cricket fans will have a different opinion.

[@saminhaque13-52]

I'm bangladeshi and see Leander as one of the top 5 best Indian sportsperson in the world. He's very achieved in tennis but not that great. If the titles were singles rather than doubles than maybe he would be the greatest, but doubles is not as well regarded as singles. He's good and all but the standards of sachin and likes of Dhoni is much higher than that of Leander, even if tennis is a more global sport. Popularity wise he stands no chance lol

[@JaspreetSingh-xo4lv]

@@saminhaque13-52 1 Milkha Singh 2 PT Usha 3 Sachin Tendulkar 4 Leander Peas 5 Baichung Bhutia This is my rating.

[@arnabkhan1795]

@@JaspreetSingh-xo4lv Dhyan Chand?

[@JaspreetSingh-xo4lv]

@@arnabkhan1795 Only after Independence

[@rajatprabhakar6016]

@@JaspreetSingh-xo4lv Then also Balbir Singh Senior, Udham Singh & Leslie Cladious, Pargat Singh, Dhanraj Pillay.

[@samihanharidas1712]

Absolutely legend 🙌🏻🙌🏻 And half of stupid people are asking for Rohit Sharma’s episode .At first you have to appreciate this guy who is doing so well for our country for so many years.

[@RahulKumar-ng2gh]

Next episode Bhupathi...

[@samihanharidas1712]

Amit Shanbhag who are you? Psychiatrist ?

[@parulbirewar1567]

This is going to be my favourite interview for this season.

[@AnjanaRaoh]

So much of hardship goes into the love of sport n we sit n judge them how they can play better while doing 9 to 5 job....lot of respect

[@here4deepfakes628]

It's always good to see people from different sports! Tennis is my favourite sport, and it's amazing how I can relate to every conversation.. Had a great time! Cheers Gaurav

[@pradhyumnchoudhary3952]

Yeah true especially that Gabriela sabatini talk...

[@fameerfuddi3144]

Gaurav keep dropping this candid interviews which u don''t get anywhere on television! Class content...

[@4real675]

Honestly , that smile is a lot mesmerizing than the breakfast.

[@jayk8028]

4Real that pure honesty...😍😍

[@DayDreamsss...]

I always looked him as a great doubles player.. admire his fitness for longevity.. but today when I hear his health struggle as a boy. and especially 'don't break even' earnings in his long initial yrs.. now I started seeing him as a REAL legend!

[@tusharchugh4782]

Comment section is full of nutjobs asking for more cricketers........lets watch this legend here first. Please don't bring anymore cricketers. Leander Paes rocks!

[@haameemrathore9182]

Tushar Chugh true

[@here4deepfakes628]

Probably the only sensible comment!

[@MsScorpyscorp]

Tushar Chugh It's a pity, that we had to wait so long for Lee. Just love him.

[@parthsaxena9941]

Tushar Chugh it's a free country dude. Ppl can wish whatever they want.

[@here4deepfakes628]

Parth Saxena Well no one is stopping them, he is just pointing out *some* stupid CRICKET fans that's it!

[@ArushPrashantYogashraya]

Thank you for the episode. Huge fan of Leander paes, wish there was part 2.

[@ritul2345]

Breakfast with champion doesn't mean only cricketers it means every champion athlete. And athletes cover, hockey players, badminton players tennis players etc. Basically every sports playing athlete. And Im a cricket fan so plz just enjoy this great vedio.

[@harik141]

I just want this conversation to go on and on. What a legend Leander is ! One of the GOATs in the doubles category. Massive respect :)

[@abhishekruj]

Enjoyed it throughly. Plz bring more non-cricketers, cause we already know a lot about cricketers but not much about other sporting icons.

[@segarmv6871]

What a champion...My first Olympics was the 96 one when he won us our first medal on the last day of hope of a medal...He was the reason why I started watching Tennis...Tennis has some of the coolest people ever. Truly a champion and an inspiration for many Indians...

[@paramjitmaan]

Great Great and Great, this man is one of the most hardworking sportspersons and a true ambassador of my Country. He is a legend who always wore his country's name on his sleeve. Loved you always Leander, so down to earth man so passionate for his game and his country. Will always admire you Sir 🙏

[@vernondcunha9817]

It is a proof that we Indians can be great in any field . Very proud Of Paes .

[@rigzinR]

he is so much fun to watch, an absolute legend. thanks for bringing him.

[@driptoffen3604]

Waiting For this...My Hero What a Legend ♥

[@iragrover4723]

Thank you so much for this Gaurav. Leander is ultimate legend 👏🏼👏🏼

[@anirbanmazumdar4287]

A Champion in every sense. Legend of the sport.

[@amazinglyamazing8977]

Leander we love you, you are an true Indian warrior, you can give alot back to Indian sports, our country need people like you guide our nation further...lots more to do Leander....its time to work more....no rest and peace for you now...

[@govindjha1975]

Amazing

[@pppinto97]

Inspirational. As Sachin is to Cricket so is Leander is to Indian Tennis. He's quite underrated sportsman in India with a career spanning more than 2 decades. and was the only ray of hope during the Atlanta Olympics. One of my favorite interviews alongside that of Nehra & Kohli. Shortest 16 mins which made my eyes moist

[@thisisog_mohit]

Never watched a game of Tennis, but I have become his fan. One of the best episode of BwC.

[@pulkitkadam2302]

That mitral valve issue, few break downs, no break even even... Still love for the sport... True legend...

[@sabitaziz804]

Leander Paes deserves a biopic. His story needs to be told. Such an icon.

[@razaullahansari1342]

This was something special man...Never knew what people playing sports other than cricket have to go through.

[@ksudhar20]

Absolute respect and lots of love to this guy. Couldn't finish this episode without shedding some tears. Love his expression when Gaurav mentioned what's his favorite moment watching Gabriela(Sportsplayer vs Sportslover). Felt nostalgic remembering Steffi, Gabriela, Sampras, Agassi .

[@RuplinaBhowmik]

This is so amazing.. learning his story; he is a legend.. it's also nice to have a break from crickters and watching other players from India..

[@akashjaiswal5777]

This is what i was waiting for!!! Literally shared it with more than 20 of my friends.

[@hamm3rsmash]

I really like this series which gets us to know the people that we have idolized and worshipped very up close and personal. Thank you so much that. I would love to see Vishwanathan Anand sometime on this show because I feel that he is kinda underrated in India even after being the world chess champion for 5 years. Great job again.

[@rising4u731]

your best episode ever ! he is the greatest indian sports person ever PERIOD ever !!! thanks for this episode. you can do more with him and his episode. thanks again. #legend

[@ruchirmundhra6716]

You haven't heard of Dhyan Chand maybe

[@assassincreed284]

@@ruchirmundhra6716 respect for dhyan chand. But no Indian has won most number of titles and awards or participated in Olympics (6) this year Will be 7th than leander paes

[@sanjusmiles]

OMG! that intro from all tennis greats ... amazing sir Lee! Well deserved.

[@FIERYDURRANI]

amazing episode. m a big tennis fan from India loved it. Lee is an legend and a lovely human being.

[@Saurabhrkohardy]

I was literally having tears in my eyes after listening all the struggle throufh which paes went and then boom 15:00 came 😂😂 i m still not sure why u did that

[@rohitsarkar9927]

Absolute Legend! Thanks Gaurav... I really hope you continue this show till eternity... 👍👍👍 BWC rocks 👍👍

[@Bhavesht1]

Gem of a person 😊

[@sarojkumarsahu]

Wish this episode was longer.

[@asnnair]

Best episode till date..arguably the Best sportsperson India has produced ever..With sachin..

[@amardixit4530]

An Absolute Legend!! Just wish could hear more from him. The episode just seemed so very short.. Huge amount of Respect & Love for Paes Sir.

[@bbbbbb264]

Leander Paes,tennis legend, diagnosed with heart problem during childhood and brain tumour during 2003 , its an honour watching him SALUTE!

[@ShahPatel]

Thankyou Leander Paes. 👍 For me the most memorable match was Doha mixed doubles with Sania mirza, where we almost lost the match but still managed to win . I don't remember the year but that match is still fresh in my mind.

[@Akash_158]

Leander paes' life story... great movie script

[@dhruvpandey3870]

Respect for a true legend..views of Becker,novak,hinges,martina made this episode very special.Can we it's second part also??

[@shashanksingh1102]

Legend! And such a nice interview! But you should have asked him about his childish feuds with Mahesh Bhupathi. He has done so much for the country, but the two of them had the potential of getting multiple medals for India. They were such legends together. But they had to throw it all away. Why, Leander, Why? I don't think India's going to get such a tennis duo (especially after understanding the economics of individual sports in India) in a long long long time.

[@samratchakraborty3318]

I am still hurted how so sweet and successful friendship was ruined for ego problem

[@rhlparkr]

This was the best episode I think, what a champion he is, thank you for bringing him, It was always so much pride cheering bhupati and leander

[@kgsriram]

"There is a lot of sacrifice that goes into excellence" - Leander Paes Absolute genius athlete!

[@surajhial2797]

What a man.. I just didn’t want this to get over.. all Respect Sir.. thank you Gaurav for bringing him here

[@southpaw8168]

Every single time I watch Breakfast with champions I get goosebumps and eventually my belief in my dreams and hardwork grows stronger. 👌

[@NaarayanRaghunath]

Such a privilege listening to this absolute icon.. a legend and such a sweet human being.. 👋👋🙌

[@Zen_Sportz]

Before watching the episode... I was like aaa Leander pes. ...But after watching episode....I am like ' WHAT A GREAT PERSON HE IS'👌👌

[@MrSubho11]

one of the best interviews from BWC...very inspiring and motivating to listen to Leander Paes..thanks Gaurav for uploading this..

[@vivekbanerjee8426]

The greatest tennis player in India after Amritraj.. Olympic Bronze medal winner, 1996, Atlanta.. A legend!!

[@shubhamshukl]

Such a candid episode. He has been a fighter his whole life. Such a sorted and jolly person leander is. Thank you BwC once again.

[@man_named_nobody]

He had a fantastic set of genes. His father, Vece Paes was a center-half in the medal winning Indian hockey team at Munich Olympics. He thereafter became a qualified doctor. His mother, Linda Paes, was the captain of the Indian women’s basketball team. I had the privilege to see both of them play in Calcutta. The most humble people you would find.

[@yuvrajpatil1335]

It was delightful, thank u!! I had opportunity to listen to him at college and what a speaker he is!! OMG!!

[@RAJESH009BOND]

Thanks for interviewing other than cricketers 👍

[@siddarthc9915]

Gaurav, your love for sports is so pure. This is the best series on KZbin. Would love it if the videos were longer ;)

[@peeyushkumar3036]

That was a great and entertaining interview, and you met Hingis, Becker and Novak, please tell me how I can be part of you crew, and bring more sportsperson who are not cricketers.

[@vijaysinhjadhav9535]

Thanks a lot Gaurav Kapur...You're spreading a hell lot of motivation around through BwC!!

[@jnvid1]

wow!!! the lighter side of the legend. I watched him play with that tense face all the time, never knew he could be so lite; thank you Gaurav and team to bring this to us! Thank you!!

[@jatinyadav9489]

by far the most liked and inspiring episodes released till now ; such a legend this man is! Take a bow Leander paes 👌👌

[@goldn2546]

Leander Paes = The Legend of Indian Sports

[@NishitSoniYT]

What a brilliant personality! Such positive vibes. This one, particularly, should have been a longer interview. You get to learn so much from such champions.

[@proudindianindian8820]

One of my fav sport person... Thank you

[@satlaren]

The longer you run and the harder you run, the stronger the heart is going to be. Life changing words for a young boy aspiring to be a top level athlete. Respect Cherian.

[@reshabhsharma329]

#LEGEND

[@tanmoytarafder8655]

He is the legend! I mean that defines one who is called a legend. His dedication and success defines his legacy.

[@maryamsiddiqui2169]

I don't watch any sport other than cricket but wow, this interview was amazing.

[@mayankk116]

always a fan of leander's game but this was something very special... and his smile is such a joy .. wish u all the good luck and best of health

[@rohanjadhav11]

"It was a sun magazine 4 piece"😂😂

[@vikaspizza]

This is by far one of the most classier episodes of BWC. Leander is a real champion! Please bring talent from sports other than cricket as well

[@FaizanAhmad-ju4zq]

full of inspiration. he is india's pride

[@hellofromc-1374]

What a legend this man is. Really under-appreciated.

[@MonkwithQuotes]

Man we have a lot to learn from this Legend

[@sachinuchil8890]

A Giant rubbing shoulders with Sachin Tendulkar and Viswanathan Anand. One of India's greatest sporting superheros. India vs France, Davis Cup quarter-finals at Frejus in the July of 1993 was the day the Legend of Leander was born. Thank you, BWC, for this Gem of an interview 🙏

[@shirinadvani8642]

Insightful revelations from the Legend!

[@soumitrabhagwat6927]

What a man!!!! What a legend!!! Thank u GK for this episode :)

[@shendurance]

Wish this episode could have been a bit longer. Always admired Paes as a player but never knew the challenges he went through in such detail!

[@aritrabanerjee84]

There's a big sacrifice behind every success, holds true in every field. Hats off LEGEND for reminding this lesson

[@rksreepansh]

this is a legend

[@mohiniverma8060]

God...! I need a part-2 now. Amazing to watch such a Legend.

[@saudevsingh8922]

Woah. Didn't knew Leander faced so many tough circumstances. A real legend.

[@dikshantkamboj181]

Really moved by the way you overcome the struggle and frustration of initial years of your playing days and comes out as a champion. You talked about the 1991 a low in your career and then 1996 Atlanta. Great Respect for you sir.!

[@aditya.sadasivan]

Amazing interview , a great champion !

[@arunkumar1576]

what an amazing person he is..a true legend..we should appreciate and listen to sportsperson other than cricket too..we need more episodes like this..

[@adityaverma3002]

Bring Sunil chhetri on your show... The Indian Football Captain

[@lohitkumar5065]

Some people's heart speaks through there mouth. Leander Peas is one of them. Genuine and gem of a person. A true legend..☺

[@biswasarghyadeep1]

Absolute class! Bring more non-cricketers

[@lk4705]

Loved this....he is actually a legend of Indian Tennis and world tennis....when he speaks it actually shows a lot hard word and dedication that has gone into making this legend.

[@92tenzin]

Wow.. Such a inspiration..

[@arnab175]

Outstanding Episode!!! Not a single other episode of BWC can hold a candle to this. I know there would be contradictory opinions on this. What a man!!!! An athlete par excellence..