Leander wins Busan Challenger doubles title

Leander Paes won his first Challenger doubles title in 16 years and his season's first partnering Sam Groth to beat twins Sanchai and Sonchat Ratiwatana 4-6, 6-1, 10-7 in the final of the $100,000 Busan Open Challenger here on Sunday.

The Indo-Australian pair won the match in 1 hour and nine minutes.

This was Paes' first title with his new partner. His last Challenger trophy win was way back in 2000.

--IANS

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