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12/24/10 2:53 PM | Johan Lindahl
Indian tennis king Leander Paes is considering a Bollywood film career at age 37 as his time on court winds down. But the ATP player says that he's not yet ready to give up the sport just yet and is trying to balance both interests.
“Tennis is still up there on the agenda, but yes, I've to find the right balance between films and tennis. I won't be playing more than 14 to 15 tournaments next year, so that there is enough time for shooting and for my family," he said. .
Paes owns 11 Grand Slam doubles titles and is planning to play on in 2011, especially with the London Olympic little more than 18 months away. “I've taken to acting to give expression to my creative instincts which have always been there,” he said, “Tennis was one form, this is a different medium, but the goal is same: to entertain."
Paes said that while the fit between acting and tennis might not be apparent, "the directors and producers I'm working with know that as well. They know they will get quality from me, and that's why they have put faith in me."
Paes will get back on court with longtime rival and doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi for a trial early in 2011 in Chennai and the Australian Open. "We're playing together after a long gap, so it's important to start at home. We'll see how it goes, how comfortable we are with each other and take a call about our partnership. There's no guarantee we'll win titles and we may lose early also.”
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