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#8 Mahesh Bhupathi
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One of the flagbearers of Indian tennis for two decades, Mahesh Bhupathi is the first Indian to taste Grand Slam success. He won the Australian Open mixed doubles title partnering Rika Hiraki in 1997.
There was no looking back from there for Bhupathi as clinched four doubles Grand Slams to go with eight mixed doubles Grand Slam titles. The Bangalorean entered an elite club of only eight tennis players to have completed a career Grand Slam in mixed doubles.
Bhupathi has also played a critical role in India's good showing in Davis Cup matches along with Leander Paes. He is the founder of the cash rich International Premier Tennis League (IPTL).
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