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Bhupathi backs Paes

Pics : Mahesh Bhupathi comes out in support of Leander Paes in his spat with Rhea Pillai

Leander Paes has denied allegations made by his partner Rhea Pillai, with whom he is locked in a custody battle for their daughter Aiyana, and made it clear that he intends to compete at Wimbledon and US Open this season. "Bond between Aiyana and Me: My daughter means the world to me and I cherish the bond we share. It is solely in the interest of her protection that I have taken the necessary legal steps to seek her custody," Paes added.