How Far Indians Have Gone In Australian Open?


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Sumit Nagal made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Indian player to beat a seeded player in the Australian Open since 1989

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Nagal defeated Kazakhstan's Alexander Bublik in the opening round, securing a 6-4, 6-2, 7-6 win

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Let's discuss how far Indians have gone in Australian Open?

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Leander Paes has won four Australian Open titles- one men's doubles and three mixed doubles

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His last title came back in 2015 when he teamed up with Switzerland's Martina Hingis

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Mahesh Bhupathi has two Australian Open titles to his name, both of which came in the mixed doubles

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Bhupathi won his 1st title in 2006 with Hingis while his 2nd title came in 2009 with Sania Mirza

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Just like Bhupathi, Sania Mirza has also won 2 Australian Open titles

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Her 1st win came in 2009 with Bhupathi and her 2nd title came in 2016 with Hingis

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In men's singles, Ramesh Krishnan reached the 3rd round of Australian Open 5 times in his career - 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, and 1989

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Vijay Amritraj entered the second round 1984 while Paes also reached the 2nd round in 1997 and 2000

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Somdev Devvarman made the 2nd round appearance in the 2013 edition of the tournament

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