Tennis player, Leander Adrian Paes found himself in knee-deep trouble with his then-girlfriend, Rhea Pillai, after she accused him of domestic abuse. What started as a blooming love story, turned into one of the most tragic tales known to the country. Rhea started dating Leander in 2003, but what happened a decade later she charged him with domestic abuse? Let’s find out.
Rhea Pillai revealed that Leander Paes’ ego could not take her decision to separate
Rhea Pillai and Leander Paes started dating in 2003 and welcomed their daughter, Aiyana in 2005. However, by the end of 2012 things had started to become strained in their relationship. Their legal battle started after Rhea applied for the custody of their daughter, but turned sour in 2014 when she alleged that her then-boyfriend and his father were abusing her emotionally, mentally and physically.

