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Barbora Krejcikova and Nikola Mektic lift Australian Open mixed doubles title

They beat Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands 5-7, 6-4 (10-1) in a fluctuating final under the closed roof at Rod Laver Arena.

Published: 01st February 2020 07:22 PM | Last Updated: 01st February 2020 07:22 PM | A+A A-

Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic (L) & Croatia's Nikola Mektic kiss their trophy after winning the Australian Open mixed doubles final in Melbourne. (Photo | AP)

By Associated Press

MELBOURNE: Barbora Krejcikova successfully defended her Australian Open mixed doubles title by partnering with Nikola Mektic to beat Jamie Murray and Bethanie Mattek-Sands 5-7, 6-4 (10-1) in a fluctuating final under the closed roof at Rod Laver Arena.

It was debut tournament as a team for Mektic and Krajcikova, up against an experienced duo with multiple Grand Slam titles.

Mattek-Sands was bidding for her 10th Grand Slam doubles title and Murray, the older brother of Andy, was chasing his eighth major crown.