Five standout moments from Leander Paes' career

On Wednesday, Leander Paes revealed 2020 will be his final season, and will serve as a "thank you" tour to his fans. "2020 is going to be an emotional one and I look forward to seeing you all out there roaring with me," he wrote.

It's bittersweet news, but the 46-year-old Indian has been on tour since 1991. He will appear in a few tournaments in 2020, as he looks forward to traveling with his team and playing in front of his fans one last time.

Before he bids adieu, here are five noteworthy moments from Paes' career.

1

Paes put himself on the map when he captured both the junior US Open and Wimbledon in 1990. After his success, he returned to his home country of India to a hero's reception. Paes would go on to reach the top spot in the junior rankings that year.

2

At the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Paes became the first Indian to win an individual medal since the wrestler Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav won bronze in 1952. Paes defeated Fernando Meligeni to secure third place and stood alongside gold medalist Andre Agassi and silver medalist Sergi Bruguera.

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3

In 1996, following his medal finish in Atlanta, Paes received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna medal, the highest sporting honor in his country. The award is given to one individual for the "most outstanding performance in the field of sports over a period of four years."

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4

Paes became an unstoppable force on the doubles court, winning 18 Grand Slams and 54 titles in total. In 2013, he proved 40s were the new 30s by winning the 2013 US Open doubles title as a newly-minted 40-year-old. He then added four mixed doubles Grand Slams—three in 2015 and the 2016 Roland Garros title (all with Martina Hingis).

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Paes reached No. 1 in the world in doubles in 1991, and peaked at No. 73 in singles. As one of India's most decorated players, he has competed in 57 Davis Cup ties, compiling a 92-34 over all record. He and Mahesh Bhupathi hold the longest Davis Cup winning streak at 23.

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"One last roar" is in store for Paes in 2020, which should bring on even more special milestones.