Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza created history, by winning the Australian Open Mixed Doubles title. While it was Bhupathi's 11th Grand Slam title, Sania won the Grand Slam title for the first time. Sania Mirza also became the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title at the senior level.
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi of India pose with the championship trophy after winning their mixed doubles final .
Australian Open Tennis 2009 Mixed doubles Final champions Photos
N.Dechy / A.Ram 3 1
S.Mirza / M.Bhupathi 6 6
Nathalie Dechy of France and Andy Ram of Israel pose with their trophies after their mixed doubles final match against Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi of India.
Bhupathi and Sania beat Natalie Dechy (France) and Andy Ram (Israel) in straight sets 6-3, 6-1. The Sania-Bhupathi duo had entered the finals at the Australian Open last year too, but they were beaten in the final.
Mahesh Bhupathi has won 7 Mixed Doubles Grand Slam titles and 4 Doubles Grand Slam titles so far. After winning the Australian Open Mixed Doubles title, Bhupathi thanked all countrymen for their support.
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi of India pose with the championship trophy after winning their mixed doubles final .N.Dechy / A.Ram 3 1
S.Mirza / M.Bhupathi 6 6
Nathalie Dechy of France and Andy Ram of Israel pose with their trophies after their mixed doubles final match against Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi of India.
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