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Australian Open-Mixed Doubles 2023

<p>Indian veteran pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sustained a<a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australia-open-2023-indian-dreams-shattered-sania-mirza-rohan-bopanna-mixed-doubles-pairing-loses-final-in-straight-sets"><strong> gut-wrenching defeat</strong></a> against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the 2023 Australian Open Mixed Double final on January 27 (Friday). The Indians were defeated in straight sets 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. As a result, Sania will end her career with six Grand Slam titles after failing to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title at Rod Laver Arena. Coming into her final Major tournament, Sania had three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles trophies in her cabinet. The 42-year-old Bopanna has one French Open mixed doubles title to his credit.</p><p>After the Mixed Doubles final came to an end, a fan put out a Tweet and asked, "BOPANNA’S??? WIFE??? Is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen???"</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BOPANNA’S??? WIFE??? Is the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen??? <a href="https://t.co/7QjHoMEqUz">pic.twitter.com/7QjHoMEqUz</a></p>— Robespierre (@brookeabeyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/brookeabeyer/status/1618805179352256512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>The Indian tennis star came up with a priceless answer and replied to the Tweet, "I agree" with two emojis.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I agree 😉🥰... <a href="https://t.co/XVUjZWI1Rm">https://t.co/XVUjZWI1Rm</a></p>— Rohan Bopanna (@rohanbopanna) <a href="https://twitter.com/rohanbopanna/status/1619262588155736064?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 28, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>After losing the final, Rohan, who has watched the Sania's evolution from the very beginning, voiced his gratitude towards the 36-year-old legend.</p><p>"It’s truly special for me to play with Sania. Our first mixed doubles together was when she was 14 years old, and we happened to win the title. Today, we get to play the last Grand Slam match in Rod Laver Arena. Unfortunately, we couldn’t win the title, but thank you for all you’ve done for Indian tennis," Bopanna said.</p><p>"Not only Indian tennis, but inspiring each and every one across the world for playing tennis at the highest level for so many, so many years. It really shows the dedication and hard work you’ve put in, through and through. Congratulations for a fantastic career," he added.</p>

<p>Indian veteran pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sustained a defeat against Luisa Stefani. After the Mixed Doubles final came to an end, a fan put out a Tweet and asked, "BOPANNA’S??? WIFE???</p>

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Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna reacts to fan calling his wife 'most beautiful woman'

<p>The dazzling duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna downed Great Britain's Neal Skupski and USA's Desirae Krawczyk to roll into Australian Open's mixed doubles final.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mirza-Bopanna beat Skupski-Krawczyk 7-6 (7/5), 6-7 (5/7), 10-6 in the semifinal clash on Wednesday (January 25) and they will next face the winner of the other semifinal between Australia’s Olivia Gadecki and Marc Polmans and Brazil’s Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Indian duo saw got off to a good start as they served strongly for most part before Skupski-Krawczyk gave them a scare at 5-5. Mirza suffered consecutive break points on her serve but somehow managed to hold on as Bopanna came to the rescue and produced a superb backhand smash winner. The first set went to a tie-break which saw India closing it out to 7-5.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Mirza-Bopanna got the perfect start to the second set as they broke the dangerous serve of Skupski. However, Bopanna had a rare weak service game soon after and Krawczyk-Skupski went level at 3-3.</p><p>From that one break, it turned into three consecutive breaks as. And eventually, the Indians broke yet again with Mirza left with the opportunity to close out the match on her serve at 6-5. However, the Indians couldn’t close it out despite having consecutive match points as Bopanna uncharacteristically missed a straightforward volley at the net.</p><p>The second set went to a tiebreak and it ended with Krawczyk hitting a sensational backhand cross-court winner on the run.</p><p>Mirza-Bopanna would’ve been rattled after that heartbreaking loss in the second set but they regrouped quickly and bounced back to run away with the super tiebreak. Both the veterans produced some clutch tennis under pressure and held firm to complete a memorable victory.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Earlier, in the quarterfinals, Mirza-Bopanna were handed a walkover by Spain’s Daniel Vega Hernandez and Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Elsewhere, <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australian-open-tommy-paul-makes-first-grand-slam-semi-final-by-ending-ben-shelton-dream-run"><strong>Tommy Paul stormed into his maiden Grand Slam semi-final</strong></a> as he halted the dream run of the surprise package Ben Shelton in the Australian Open quarterfinal clash . Paul overcame Shelton with a scoreline of 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 5-7 6-4 in the Men's singles clash at Rod Laver Arena. Meanwhle, World no.5 Aryna Sabalenka kept her hopes of a maiden Grand Slam title alive after thrashing Donna Vekic in straight sets in their women's singles quarterfinal clash. The fifth seed, who has lost three major semi-finals, progressed to a last-four date with Poland's Magda Linette, after triumphing 6-3, 6-2 over the unseeded 26-year-old Croatian in one hour and 47 minutes.</p>

<p>The dazzling duo of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna downed Great Britain's Neal Skupski and USA's Desirae Krawczyk to roll into Australian Open's mixed doubles semifinals.

Australian Open: Indian duo of Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna beats English pair to sail into final

<p>Sania Mirza called time on her <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australian-open-2023-sania-mirza-breaks-down-during-emotional-farewell-speech-after-finishing-runners-up-in-mixed-doubles-watch-video"><strong>illustrious career </strong></a>after she reached the final of the <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australia-open-2023-indian-dreams-shattered-sania-mirza-rohan-bopanna-mixed-doubles-pairing-loses-final-in-straight-sets"><strong>mixed doubles event </strong></a>of the Australian Open, but fell in the final hurdle to Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil on January 27 (Friday). The Indians were defeated in straight sets 7-6 (7-2), 6-2, meaning that Sania will end her career with six Grand Slam titles to her name.</p><p>Coming into her final Major tournament, Sania had three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles trophies in her cabinet. After her loss, many affluent members of Indian society took to Twitter to share their gratitude towards the legendary tennis player. Here, we take a look at some of these tributes.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations to <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/rohanbopanna?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@rohanbopanna</a> on winning the Australian Open Mixed Doubles Runners up Trophy!<br>Sania, your last match in the Australian Open is memorable and thank you for raising the Indian flag for such a long time 🇮🇳 <a href="https://t.co/llU7Ck5X50">pic.twitter.com/llU7Ck5X50</a></p>— Kiren Rijiju (@KirenRijiju) <a href="https://twitter.com/KirenRijiju/status/1618833750791688194?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Well played <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a>. You still make us proud. A final in your last Slam is something to be proud of</p>— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) <a href="https://twitter.com/bhogleharsha/status/1618802628066172928?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations on your great career run Sania Mirza. As you bow out of grand slam tennis you have paved the path for many aspiring sportswomen. <br>Well played! <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SaniaMirza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SaniaMirza</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RohanBopanna?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RohanBopanna</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AustralianOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AustralianOpen</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GrandSlam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GrandSlam</a></p>— Mohammed Azharuddin (@azharflicks) <a href="https://twitter.com/azharflicks/status/1618838254043959297?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations on an amazing career, <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a>! You’ve given your everything to tennis and to women’s sports. It's an iconic legacy indeed. It was always a pleasure to watch you play &amp; watch you become the champion that you are. Best wishes for your future endeavours. <a href="https://t.co/iUFygrt4D4">pic.twitter.com/iUFygrt4D4</a></p>— Mithali Raj (@M_Raj03) <a href="https://twitter.com/M_Raj03/status/1618850246825754624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> 👏 What a wonderful career at the very top of the sport. A sporting icon 🙌 <a href="https://t.co/9zwPxcnnYq">https://t.co/9zwPxcnnYq</a></p>— Shreyas Iyer (@ShreyasIyer15) <a href="https://twitter.com/ShreyasIyer15/status/1618859912322514944?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">What words come to mind when one think of Sania? For me it’s Passion,Perseverance and sheer Hard Work. Congratulations <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> on an outstanding career and all the Best in your second innings <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Legend?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Legend</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Tennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Tennis</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Champion?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Champion</a>♥️ <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@AustralianOpen</a> <a href="https://t.co/4w1d3eVgAL">pic.twitter.com/4w1d3eVgAL</a></p>— Waqar Younis (@waqyounis99) <a href="https://twitter.com/waqyounis99/status/1618854600735588358?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>&nbsp;</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Best wishes <a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> as you bid farewell to your highly successful <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GrandSlam?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GrandSlam</a> career. History of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/tennis?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#tennis</a> will be incomplete without you. I am sure your life beyond the Tennis court will be as interesting as your accomplishments in sports.</p>— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) <a href="https://twitter.com/harbhajan_singh/status/1618877182608293888?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div>

<p>Sania Mirza called time on her <a href="https://m.

Australian Open: Tributes pour in for 'Iconic legend' Sania as twilight falls on her illustrious Grand Slam career

<p>Indian veteran pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sustained a gut-wrenching defeat against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the 2023 Australian Open Mixed Double final on January 27 (Friday). The Indians were defeated in straight sets 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. As a result, Sania will end her career with six Grand Slam titles after failing to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title at Rod Laver Arena. Coming into her final Major tournament, Sania had three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles trophies in her cabinet. The 42-year-old Bopanna has one French Open mixed doubles title to his credit.&nbsp;</p><p>"Disclaimer, if I cry it is happy tears, not sad tears," said an emotional Sania Mirza after her glittering Grand Slam career came to an end.&nbsp;</p><p>"I’m still going to play a few more tournaments, but the journey of my professional career started in Melbourne in 2005, when I played Serena Williams in the third round as an 18-year-old," Sania continued</p><p>"I’ve had the privilege to come back here again and again, win some tournaments here, play some great finals … Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life. I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my career at Grand Slams.</p><p>"I never thought I would be able to play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final, so it’s truly special for me to have my 4-year-old here, my parents here," the 36-year-old added.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">The Indians were on the back foot from the beginning as they were broken in the very first game and were down 0-2.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">But the two veterans managed to settle down after a nervy start, winning three games in a row to quickly take a 5-3 lead. The Brazillians, however, forced a tiebreak capitalising on Bopanna's poor service games.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">With the momentum on their side, Stefani and Mataos took the tiebreak after saving a set point in the 12th game.</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">The Indians let the Brazillians dominate them in the second set as Sania failed to hold serve in the fourth and eighth game to concede the fixture.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-left:0px;"><strong>(With PTI inputs)</strong></p>

<p>Indian veteran pairing of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna sustained a gut-wrenching defeat against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the 2023 Australian Open Mixed Double final on January 27 (Friday).</p>

Australia Open: Indian dreams shattered as Sania Mirza-Rohan Bopanna mixed doubles pairing loses final in straight sets

<p>Indian veteran pairing of <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australian-open-2023-sania-mirza-breaks-down-during-emotional-farewell-speech-after-finishing-runners-up-in-mixed-doubles-watch-video"><strong>Sania Mirza</strong></a> and Rohan Bopanna sustained a gut-wrenching defeat against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the 2023 Australian Open Mixed Double final on January 27 (Friday). The Indians were defeated in straight sets 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. As a result, Sania's glittering Grand Slam career came to an end with six Major titles after she failed to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title at Rod Laver Arena. Coming into her final Major tournament, Sania had three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles trophies in her cabinet.</p><p>Social media was abuzz with prominent personalities expressing their gratitude towards Sania and her contribution to the game of tennis. Joining the chorus was veteran Pakistan cricketer and Sania's husband, Shoaib Malik, who also penned a heartwarming post for his better half.</p><p>"You are the much needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You're an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career...," Malik said in the Tweet.</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">- You are the much needed hope for all the women in sports. Super proud of you for all you have achieved in your career. You're an inspiration for many, keep going strong. Many congratulations on an unbelievable career... <a href="https://t.co/N6ziDeUGmV">pic.twitter.com/N6ziDeUGmV</a></p>— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) <a href="https://twitter.com/realshoaibmalik/status/1618968869053566976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>The Indian trailblazer bid an emotional goodbye as she reflected on her Grand Slam journey and thanked all those who played a major role in her success.</p><p>"I’m still going to play a few more tournaments, but the journey of my professional career started in Melbourne in 2005, when I played Serena Williams in the third round as an 18-year-old," Sania continued</p><p>"I’ve had the privilege to come back here again and again, win some tournaments here, play some great finals … Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life. I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my career at Grand Slams.</p><p>"I never thought I would be able to play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final, so it’s truly special for me to have my 4-year-old here, my parents here," the 36-year-old added.</p>

<p>Indian veteran pairing of <a href="https://m.

Australian Open 2023: Shoaib Malik pens heartwarming post after Sania Mirza's Grand Slam career comes to an end

<p>"Disclaimer, if I cry it is happy tears, not sad tears," said an emotional <a href="https://m.thesportstak.com/tennis-news/australia-open-2023-indian-dreams-shattered-sania-mirza-rohan-bopanna-mixed-doubles-pairing-loses-final-in-straight-sets"><strong>Sania Mirza after her glittering Grand Slam career came to an end</strong></a> on January 27 (Friday). Indian veteran pairing of Sania and Rohan Bopanna sustained a gut-wrenching defeat against Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos of Brazil in the 2023 Australian Open Mixed Double final on Friday. The Indians were defeated in straight sets 7-6 (7-2), 6-2. As a result, Sania will end her career with six Grand Slam titles after failing to win the Australian Open mixed doubles title at Rod Laver Arena. Coming into her final Major tournament, Sania had three women's doubles and as many mixed doubles trophies in her cabinet.</p><p>The Indian trailblazer bid an emotional goodbye as she reflected on her Grand Slam journey and thanked all those who played a major role in her success.</p><p>"I’m still going to play a few more tournaments, but the journey of my professional career started in Melbourne in 2005, when I played Serena Williams in the third round as an 18-year-old," Sania continued</p><p>"I’ve had the privilege to come back here again and again, win some tournaments here, play some great finals … Rod Laver Arena has really been special in my life. I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my career at Grand Slams.</p><p><strong>Watch the video here:&nbsp;</strong></p><div class="raw-html-embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">“My professional career started in Melbourne… I couldn’t think of a better arena to finish my [Grand Slam] career at.”<br><br>We love you, Sania ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/MirzaSania?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MirzaSania</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AusOpen?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AusOpen</a> • <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AO2023?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AO2023</a> <a href="https://t.co/E0dNogh1d0">pic.twitter.com/E0dNogh1d0</a></p>— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) <a href="https://twitter.com/AustralianOpen/status/1618804510008430593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 27, 2023</a></blockquote> <script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></div><p>"I never thought I would be able to play in front of my child in a Grand Slam final, so it’s truly special for me to have my 4-year-old here, my parents here," the 36-year-old added.</p><p>Sania's mixed doubles partner Rohan, who has watched the former's evolution from the very beginning, voiced his gratitude towards the 36-year-old legend.</p><p>"It’s truly special for me to play with Sania. Our first mixed doubles together was when she was 14 years old, and we happened to win the title. Today, we get to play the last Grand Slam match in Rod Laver Arena. Unfortunately, we couldn’t win the title, but thank you for all you’ve done for Indian tennis," Bopanna said.</p><p>"Not only Indian tennis, but inspiring each and every one across the world for playing tennis at the highest level for so many, so many years. It really shows the dedication and hard work you’ve put in, through and through. Congratulations for a fantastic career," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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