Tennis player who became the first Indian to win a Grand Slam tournament in 1997. With this win, he joined the elite group of eight tennis players who have achieved a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles.  

From a young age, he displayed a natural talent and passion for tennis. He honed his skills through rigorous training and dedication to the sport. Bhupathi’s early success came in the doubles format, where his exceptional skills and strategic approach to the game set him apart.  

Pairing up with his doubles partner Leander Paes, the duo went on to win three doubles titles, including French Open and Wimbledon.  In 2004, he acquired the position among the top 10 Doubles players for the fourth successive year and sixth time in seven years.  

He is an ace tennis player and founder of the International Premier Tennis League. He was also appointed as India’s next non-playing Davis Cup captain in 2016. 

Throughout his career, Mahesh Bhupathi formed formidable partnerships with several renowned players. He achieved great success alongside Max Mirnyi, with whom he won the US Open men’s doubles title in 2002. Additionally, Bhupathi partnered with other notable players such as Jonas Bjorkman, Mark Knowles, and Rohan Bopanna, among others, and achieved numerous victories in various prestigious tournaments around the world.  

In 2006, he launched the Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academy, aiming to nurture young talents and provide them with world-class training facilities..