Nadal refuses to partner Leander Paes 'anytime soon'

 

World No 5 Rafael Nadal has ruled out joining forces with Indian tennis great Leander Paes 'anytime soon', insisting that he is focusing entirely on the singles event.
"I don't play doubles often. Not playing with Leander anytime soon," Nadal said while announcing his association with Mahesh Bhupathi Tennis Academies (MBTA) with Rafael Nadal Academy.
Nadal became Paes' 106th doubles partner when they partnered at Paris Masters, where they failed to cross the opening hurdle.
One of the most successful professional Indian tennis players, Paes has accumulated 17 Grand Slams in the men's doubles and mixed doubles events over the last 16 years.