Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi are two of the most accomplished tennis stars in the doubles category, however things weren’t always quite so amicable between them
Here is all you need to know about the upcoming non-fiction series ‘Break Point’ based on them.
Paes and Bhupathi won eight Grand Slam titles each in their career and continue to inspire the younger generations to take the legacy forward. Nicknamed the ‘Indian Express,’ the duo has a 303โ103 career record together and were the first Indian pair to win at the Wimbledon in 1999. This Friday, ZEE5 unveiled the first look of the upcoming non-fiction seven-part series Break Pointย which traces their on and off-court partnership.
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Why Did Leander Paes And Mahesh Bhupathi Break Up Despite Tasting Consummate Success Together
The 1990s was the prime time for Paes and Bhupathi as they became the first pair to reach the finals of all Grand Slams in a year, winning the French Open and Wimbledon as top seeds. They won 23 ATP titles and 3 Grand Slams and scaled to the World Number 1 ranking. The trouble began when Bhupathi underwent a shoulder surgery toward the end of 1999 and his partner obviously, did not take this development well. They split up for the first time in 2000.
Furthermore, Paes was also quite troubled when Mahesh hired Enrico Piperno as his personal coach. According to Paes, Piperno had badmouthed him to Mahesh, his sponsors and his friends, created a lack of trust in their friendship. This, he said in 2000, eventually got the better of them.
Gossip aside, no one really knew what happened between the two. But with ZEE5’s Break Point coming soon, fans will finally get some answers.
ZEE5’s ‘Break Point’ Documentary Series To Trace The Untold Story Of Leander Paes And Mahesh Bhupathi
Friday, 27th August saw ZEE5 reveal the first look of the series which is co-directed by Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. The co-directors are thrilled to bring the series to a home-grown streaming platform and stated that they will forever cherish bringing this untold story to the screen. “This is the first time that our fans will get to see and hear it all, first-hand,” commented Leander Paes.
India has always celebrated the triumphs of its tennis heroes and speculated about their much public fallout. The duo played together from 1994 to 2006 and reunited for their second stint from 2008 to 2011. Break Point will be the first time that Paes and Bhupathi will get honest about their partnership and breakup, hopefully putting the speculations to rest.
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