Paes-Bhupathi duo for Gold Flake Open

CHENNAI, DEC. 20. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi, India's ace doubles pair, have confirmed their participation in the Gold Flake Open 2001, according to a press release here on Wednesday.

The two reached the final of the Gold Flake ATP Tour World Doubles Championships in Bangalore recently and have an impressive record at the Chennai event, achieving a hat-trick of triumphs - 1997, '98, '99. The pair missed out in the last edition because of Mahesh's an injury.

``We love playing in India and we really like the atmosphere that is created in Chennai when we are there. There is nothing like playing at home, in front of your own people, it gives us so much more motivation,'' said Leander in the release.

Mahesh added, ``My shoulder feels fine, and Leander and I are hoping to have a great year. It would be tremendous to start with a win in Chennai and then be able to qualify and end the year in Bangalore at the Gold Flake ATP World Doubles.''

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