Leader Paes looking to postpone retirement after Tokyo Olympics delay

His dream of a record-extending appearance at Olympics delayed by a year, veteran tennis player Leander Paes is mulling over delaying his retirement to give him one last chance at representing the country at the quadrennial event.

On Tuesday, Tokyo Olympics, slated to be held in July this year, were delayed in wake of coronavirus pandemic.

In 2019, Paes had announced 2020 will be his farewell year as a pro tennis player during which he is playing select few tournaments.  Having won a bronze in men’s singles event at the 1996 Atlanta Games, he has appeared in seven consecutive Olympics from 1992 to 2016, a record for a tennis player.