Tennis icon Leander Paes is going through a rough patch in his life post his break-up with partner Rhea Pillai and the legal battle for custody of his eight-year-old daughter Aiyana.


Leander Paes at Bombay Gym on Saturday. Pic/Suresh KK 

The Champions Tennis League (CTL) seems to be a blessing in disguise for the 41-year-old. Paes, who is part of the Punjab Masters franchise, said: "Right now, I am right at the crossroads of life where I am affected both personally and professionally.