Leander Paes becomes most successful Davis Cup player

ANI  |  Tianjin [China] 

Indian ace became the most successful doubles in the history of with his record 43rd win here on Saturday.

Paes, a former team captain, surpassed Italian great Nicola Pietrangeli's record of 42 wins.

His record win combined with also brought back in tie against

The duo defeated Chinese pair of and 5-7, 7-6(5), 7-6(3) in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie to keep India's challenge alive in the tournament.

were 2-0 down after and were defeated on Friday.

They will now have to win both reverse singles to enter the World Group Play-offs.

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First Published: Sat, April 07 2018. 12:45 IST