Paes's thunder Down Under

Updated On Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST
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Leander Paes, top, and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic celebrate after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan during their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes, top, and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic celebrate after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan during their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

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Leander Paes and partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pose with the trophy after their victory over runners up Bob Bryan of the US (L) and Mike Bryan of the US (2nd L) in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /Nicolas Asfouri) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pose with the trophy after their victory over runners up Bob Bryan of the US (L) and Mike Bryan of the US (2nd L) in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /Nicolas Asfouri)

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Former tennis champion Martina Navtratilova (C) looks on as Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic win in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Former tennis champion Martina Navtratilova (C) looks on as Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic win in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic shake hands after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo/Cameron Spencer) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic shake hands after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo/Cameron Spencer)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic celebrate after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic celebrate after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic pose with the trophy after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic pose with the trophy after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic are watched by tournament officials as they celebrate after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic are watched by tournament officials as they celebrate after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic celebrate after their victory in men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic celebrate after their victory in men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic shake hands after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of Czech Republic shake hands after victory in their men's doubles final against Bob and Mike Bryan of the US at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pose with the trophy after their victory over Bob Bryan of the US and Mike Bryan of the US in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pose with the trophy after their victory over Bob Bryan of the US and Mike Bryan of the US in the men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (AFP photo /William West)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic hold the trophy, surrounded by ball boys and girls during the awarding ceremony after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan in their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/John Donegan) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic hold the trophy, surrounded by ball boys and girls during the awarding ceremony after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan in their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/John Donegan)

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Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic hold the trophy during the awarding ceremony after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan in their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/John Donegan) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Jan 28, 2012 10:51 pm IST

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic hold the trophy during the awarding ceremony after defeating USA's Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan in their men's doubles final at the Australian Open tennis championship, in Melbourne. (AP Photo/John Donegan)

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