# World Tennis Renames Team Events After Paes, Pinterova

> World Tennis will rename men’s and women’s 30-plus team competitions after Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and former Czech player Marie Pinterova starting in 2026.
- Title: World Tennis Renames Team Events After Paes, Pinterova
- Summary: World Tennis will rename men’s and women’s 30-plus team competitions after Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and former Czech player Marie Pinterova starting…
- Keywords: leander paes, marie pinterova, world tennis, masters team championships, tennis, 30-plus team events, 2026, tokyo, sports, World, Renames, Team
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/leander-paes-cup-world-tennis-masters-team-championship-renamed-marie-30-plus/article71637718.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-28T17:23:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: leander paes, marie pinterova, world tennis, masters team championships, tennis, 30-plus team events, 2026, tokyo, sports
## World Tennis Renames Team Events
World Tennis will rename men’s and women’s 30-plus team competitions after Indian tennis legend Leander Paes and former Czech player Marie Pinterova starting in 2026.
## 2026 Tokyo Championships
The men’s competition will be called the Leander Paes Cup, while the women’s event will be known as the Marie Pinterova Cup, recognising the two players’ achievements and contributions to the sport.
## Event Dates
The newly named competitions will be held during the 2026 World Tennis Masters Team Championships in Tokyo, Japan, from November 15 to 20.
## Key takeaway

World Tennis will rename its men’s and women’s 30-plus team events after Leander Paes and Marie Pinterova starting from the 2026 Tokyo championships.