Leander Paes' 'Frying Pan' Challenge Is One Of The Best Things You Will Ever See During Lockdown

If you are bored at home during this lockdown, Indian tennis legend Leander Paes has the remedy for you - 'Frying Pan' challenge, ladies and gentlemen.

The veteran tennis star has urged the fans fans to take up the challenge as they spend time at their homes during the ongoing lockdown in wake of coronavirus pandemic.

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Earlier this week, Swiss Maestro Roger Federer had posted a video of himself volleying, while slamming the ball on the wall. He also urged fans and many celebrities, including the likes of Virat Kohli, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, to take up the challenge.

However, Paes has gone one step ahead and has come out with the 'Frying Pan' challenge.

"Here's a challenge for you guys while we're in lockdown! How many can you do? I'm challenging all of you out there. Send in your entries with the Frying Pan Challenge, tag me, and I'll share the best few!" Paes tweeted.

Here¡¯s a challenge for you guys while we¡¯re in lockdown! How many can you do?

I¡¯m challenging all of you out there. Send in your entries with the #FryingPanChallenge, tag me, and I¡¯ll share the best few! ?#TennisAtHome #StayHomeStaySafe #NoLookVolley #LockdownChallenge pic.twitter.com/V2rDlfEY4v

¡ª Leander Paes (@Leander) April 8, 2020

Mahesh Bhupathi, who had partnered Paes in men's doubles for many years in the past, was in awe of the 46-year-old. Quoting the video put on ATP Twitter handle, Bhupathi wrote, "Man can volley with anything."

Guy can volley with anything ?? https://t.co/J0ssEg6334

¡ª Mahesh Bhupathi (@Maheshbhupathi) April 8, 2020

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