Leander Paes will take to the court in Chennai Open with a new partner - Edouard Roger-Vasselin of France - as he prepares to defend his title here for the third time in a row later this month.

This is the first time the duo will partner each other in a tournament in which the Indian had won six times in 17 appearances.

Maria to play
Brisbane: Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams will be fit to play at the Brisbane International, which begins this weekend, after injury scares, organisers said on Thursday. Eight of the world's top 10 women are scheduled to play in the $1.5 million Brisbane event.