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Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis Win Women's Double Title, Andy Murray Fights to Enter Australian Open Final

January 29, 2016 22:19

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis beat the Czech pair of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka 7-6 (1), 6-3 to claim their third Grand Slam title together. Meanwhile, Andy Murray had to dig deep to beat Milos Raonic 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-2 in four hours, three minutes on Rod Laver Arena.

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Martina Hingis and Sania Mirza phenomenal run continued as they baggd the Australian Open title. Previously the duo had won the 2015 US Open and Wimbledon crowns respectively. It stretched the top seeds' win streak to 36 matches, the third best in WTA history and the longest unbeaten run since Jana Novotna and Helen Sukova reached 44 in 1990.
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Sania looked back uppon a tremendous partnership the duo has had. "We've had an incredible year and we just want to keep going. Martina is an amazing champion and it's a privilege for me to play with her," said Sania. Hingis, meanwhile, thanked Sania by saying, "Thanks Sania, without you I wouldn't be here today. We've struggled through heat and rain this year and it's been a tough tournament."
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During the course of the match Martina Higis had to take a break to receive medical attention. Sania Mirza looked worried for a brief while, but the duo looked unstoppable in the game.
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In the men's singles semi-final game, Andy Murray twice fought back from a set down to win a gruelling five-setter against injury-hampered Milos Raonic. The World No. 2 beat World No. 5 4-6, 7-5, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-2 Friday to reach the final for the fifth time.
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Milos Raonic, who beat former winner Stan Wawrinka and Gael Monfils to reach his second major semi-final, was bidding to become the first Canadian man to reach a Grand Slam title match. Raonic was broken in the opening game of the final set and he slammed his racquet twice into the court at the changeover, breaking the frame, as his frustrations boiled over.
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Andy Murray has had a lot on his mind this time. His wife, Kim, is expecting their first baby next month. His father-in-law, Nigel Sears had to be rushed to a hospital by ambulance during a match on Rod Laver Arena, which happened to coincide with Murray's third-round match on an adjacent arena.

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