Australian Open 2023: Indian duo Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna lose mixed doubles final to Brazilian duo Luisa Stefani and Rafael Matos

Indian pair of Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna lost to Brazilian pair of Luisa Stefani and Rogerio Dutra Silva in the Australian Open mixed doubles final. The Brazilian duo won the Australian Open mixed doubles final which was also Mirza’s last appearance at a Grand Slam before she retires. The match ended with a score of 6-2, 6-3 in favor of the Brazilian pair.

Sania Mirza, a veteran Indian tennis player, made her comeback to the Australian Open after a long hiatus. She had previously won the Australian Open mixed doubles title in 2009 with her then-partner Mahesh Bhupathi. This time around, she teamed up with Rohan Bopanna, who is also a well-known Indian doubles player. Together, they formed a formidable team, winning all their matches leading up to the final.

The final against Stefani and Silva was a closely contested match, but the Brazilian pair proved to be too strong in the end. The Indian duo had their fair share of opportunities, but they were unable to convert them into points. Stefani and Silva, on the other hand, took advantage of their opportunities and sealed the match with a 6-2, 6-3 victory.


The Indian pair defeated some tough opponents throughout the tournament and reached the finals, earning a runner-up finish. Their chemistry on the court was evident, and they played with great energy and enthusiasm.

FAQs-

1. How many Grand Slams has Sania Mirza won in doubles?
   Mirza won three women's doubles Grand Slam titles with Hall of Famer Martina Hingis, and three further in mixed doubles as a part of her collection of 43 doubles titles in all.

1. How old is Sania?
   Sania Mirza is 36 years old.