Today, on 07 June, Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi, who won the first Grand Slam for the country, is celebrating his 50th birthday. Mahesh Bhupathi is an inspiration for all the youth. He has won many titles in world-class tennis competitions. He also won the doubles title three times with Leander Paes. Let us tell you that he started his international tennis career at the age of just 14. So, on the occasion of his birthday, let us know about some interesting things related to the life of Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi…
Birth
Mahesh Bhupathi was born on 07 June 1974 in Madras. He started his international tennis career at the age of 14. Through his hard work, he has won many titles in tennis.
career
Let us tell you that the year 1999 was very important for Mahesh Bhupathi. This year he won the French Open and Wimbledon doubles titles by pairing with Leander Paes. Then in the year 2001, the pair of Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi also won the French Open title. By winning the title of the world class tennis tournament, he became a youth icon and taking inspiration from him, many youths also want to make their career in tennis.
Bhupathi and Paes pair was a hit
The pair of Mahesh and Leander won many international tennis titles. Then in the year 2012, the pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza won the mixed doubles title of French Open. Earlier in the year 2009, this seventh seeded pair had also won the mixed doubles title of Australian Open. The pair of Mahesh Bhupathi and Leander Paes was a hit, but later these two players had a difference of opinion over something. After having differences with Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi paired up with Max Mirnyi and won the US Open title in the year 2002. Along with this, he also won 8 Grand Slam titles in mixed doubles.
award
Mahesh Bhupathi was awarded the ‘Arjuna Award’ in the year 1996. On 26 March 2011, the Government of India honored Mahesh Bhupathi with Padma Shri along with Leander Paes.
Marriage
In 2002, tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi married model Shweta Jaishankar. However, after 7 years, they parted ways. After which Miss Universe Lara Dutta entered his life. Mahesh Bhupathi had told that he fell in love with Lara at first sight. Mahesh divorced his first wife to marry Lara Dutta. After which Mahesh Bhupathi and Lara Dutta got married in 2011. This couple also has a cute daughter.
