India's tennis ace Leander Paes has revealed how the two Martinas — Navratilova and Hingis — taught him the importance of physical fitness. Paes won the Australian Open mixed doubles title with Navratilova and Hingis in 2003 and 2015 respectively.

"Navratilova took fitness and gym work to a new level. To have played with her over three years and being close to her over time has helped me in my career. At 46, I keep re-inventing myself, my training methods, my diet and my fitness. Navratilova taught me how physical fitness was a pre-requisite and that is why I have such a long career," said Paes, on the sidelines of the Australian Open 2020 media launch in Lower Parel yesterday.