Australian Open 2023, Mixed Doubles Final Highlights: Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna's fairytale journey in the Australian Open 2023 mixed doubles final came to an end with a 6-7, 2-6 defeat to the Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani/Rafael Matos. Sania Mirza, who was playing her final Grand Slam, had previously won three women's doubles Grand Slam titles and as many in mixed doubles in her career while Bopanna has won one mixed doubles Grand Slam title. The unseeded Indian pair of Sania and Bopanna had earlier knocked out third seeds Desirae Krawczyk and Neal Skupski 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 10-6 in the semifinals of Australian Open 2023. The pair had received a walkover in their quarter-final match.
Here are the Highlights Updates of 2023Â Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final Straight From Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne:
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Australian Open Final LIVE: Sania-Bopanna bow out!
After a terrific run in the Australian Open mixed doubles event, Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna bow out after losing the second set 2-6.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians take 4-1 lead!
Stefani hadn't impressed much with her serves in the first set but the story has flipped in the second set. She holds serve to make it 4-1 for the Brazilians.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Sania broken, Brazilians lead 3-1
Sania Mirza looked to fight back but the Brazilians were simply better this time. Sania's serve is broken as Matos/Stefani go 3-1 up in the second set.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians take the first set
The first set belongs to the Brazilians. It was topsy turvy but they took the first set 7-2 in the tie-breaker. Indians would have to take the long route now.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians take the first set
The first set belongs to the Brazilians. It was topsy turvy but they took the first set 7-2 in the tie-breaker. Indians would have to take the long route now.
Australian Open Final LIVE: It's all level 6-6 in first set!
Whenever Stefani has played at the back, she has looked a little under pressure. The Indians have tried to take advantage of this situation and succeeded on her first two serves but not this time. It's 6-6 in the first set.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians break back!
Sania-Bopanna could've taken the set but the Brazilians break back to make it 4-5. Bopanna's serve has been broken for the second time in the first set.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Sania-Bopanna break again to make it 5-3
Luisa Stefani finding it tough to dispatch Sania Mirza's half-volleys. Rohan Bopanna with an unplayable shot to make it 40-15 for the Indians. A massive return from Sania saw Matos hitting the ball out. Indians with their second break to make it 5-3.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians make it 3-3
After being down 0-30, Sania and Bopanna displayed a terrific game to 30-30. The Brazilian pair won the next point before Sania scored a forehand winner to make it 40-40. But, the game eventually went to the Brazilians.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Brazilians make it 3-3
After being down 0-30, Sania and Bopanna displayed a terrific game to 30-30. The Brazilian pair won the next point before Sania scored a forehand winner to make it 40-40. But, the game eventually went to the Brazilians.
A little bit of luck going the Indian pair's way and the result is that Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have broken the opponents' serve for the first time. It's 2-2 now.
Australian Open Final LIVE: Sania-Bopanna down 0-2 in first set
The Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani/Rafael Matos has taken an early 2-0 lead in the opening set. Rohan Bopanna has looked a little shaky so far, but there's a long way to go.
The Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna will serve first. There's very little wind in the court at the moment and the temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius. The conditions are ideal for an excellent tennis match. Will the Indian pair prevail?
Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna are set to walk out on the court, hoping to emerge as champions at the end of the event. They take on Brazilian pair in their pursuit of the title.
Having already decided that this would be her final Grand Slam, Sania Mirza would look to dazzle on the grand stage for one last time as she and Rohan Bopanna look to lift the Australian Open title. Hello and welcome to our live coverage!
