Mumbai:Indian tennis ace Leander Paes credited his former mixed doubles partner Martina Navratilova for helping him elongate his international career by adopting a clean lifestyle.

“Playing with Martina for many many years, I have learnt a lot. She is obviously a big inspiration for me to continue to remodel my game and stay healthy. I have also learnt how to live a clean lifestyle and be productive towards my tennis,” Paes told reporters on his return after winning the mens doubles trophy at the US Open.

Paes and Navratilova together won two Grand Slam titles, besides finishing runners-up on two other occasions.

He became the oldest man to win a Grand Slam title on Sunday when he along with his Czech partner Radek Stepanek won the mens doubles title at the US Open.