India took a 1-0 lead over New Zealand in the Davis Cup Asia-Oceania Group-1 second round tie when Leander Paes defeated Mark Nielsen at the South Club lawns in Kolkata on Friday.

Paes prevailed over Nielsen 6-1, 7-6, 6-2.

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What do you think about the story? Read what others have to say: Number of User Comments: 5 Sub: life after Leander Pace???? in the last 7-8 years we r able to win the first singles match but we rarely end our day on a score of 2-0. ... Posted by sandeep yadav Sub: Well done Paes! Paes is the greatest sportsperson in the country right now! He motivates himself for the country and brings out his best when the country needs. ... Posted by Suresh Sub: paes He is not a regular singles player on the circuit but when it it comes to playing for country he becomes a lion. I bow ... Posted by GN Sub: Expected We should be proud that tennis is one of the game which makes us proud in the international scenario. Let's hope that india will win ... Posted by Agilan Sub: Davis Cup Leander, you do us proud. Proud to be Indian. Posted by SM