Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi combination, little chances for medal

The ‘Indian Express’ may not take off, after all. And even if it does, it may not reach the desired destination.

The Leander Paes-Mahesh Bhupathi combination has very little chances to win a medal in the 2012 Olympics.

Leander and Mahesh have a pair of extraordinary and astonishingly identical horoscopes. It’s a rare combo as both have their personal planets in Gemini and Sagittarius, the best athletic signs of the zodiac. The Padmashris also have ‘Planet-X’ placed in the strongest positions in their horoscopes making them the most successful doubles champions ever from India. The best phase of Lee-Hesh was from 1995 to 2010, when they went from strength to strength and became the first doubles team to reach the finals of all four Grand Slams and winning many.
The doubles legends have reached their pinnacle and expecting them to bring further glory or a dream finish to their career as a team may be asking for too much. The pair may not come together for the London Olympics and even if they do, they will not be able to win a medal for India.

If the Lee-Hesh relationship heads to splitsville, it would be a blessing in disguise from India’s perspective. Contrary to the belief of the experts; if either Mahesh or Leander partner with Rohan Bopanna, the chances of a medal brightens up.  There is also a remote chance of a mixed doubles medal with either Mahesh or Leander in fray.

The magical phase of Paes-Bhupathi may be over but they would remain the greatest tennis players from India for long. They would also have the longest longevity in the game, going on to partner with younger players even in their early 40’s.

—Lobo is a city-based astrologer