Leander Paes – Radek Stepanek in US Open doubles final

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek stormed into US Open doubles final, upsetting top seed Mike and Bob Bryan on Thursday.

Tournament favourite Bryan brothers’ dream to repeat the history by winning all four Grand Slam titles in the same year lost when fourth seeded Indo-Czech pair beat them 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 in the semi final.

“As competitors, we hate to lose and we knew what was riding on this match and the opportunity of what we could have accomplished. And then in one sense, it’s a little bit of a relief where you get to kind of exhale for the first time in a few months,” Bob Bryan said after the match.

The 40-year-old vintage Leander’s miracle performance once again reminds us his stamina, fitness and passion for the game.

“You leave that door a little ajar, I will find my foot through it. Once I get my foot through it, I got my body through it. Once I get my body through it, I get him through it,” said Leander Paes.

Leander has 13 Grand Slam titles – seven in men’s doubles and six mixed doubles in his kitty.

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