Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi Win 2009 Australian Open
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi are famous tennis players from India.
They won the 2009 Australian Open together in the mixed doubles category.
This was a big deal because it was Sania's first time winning a Grand Slam title.
They played really well and beat their opponents, Andy Ram and Nathalie Dechy, with scores of 6-4 and 6-1.
Sania is known for her great fashion sense and for making many young girls in India interested in playing tennis.
She has won many other titles after this one, but this victory is very special to her.
Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi won the 2009 Australian Open in mixed doubles.
This was Sania Mirza's first Grand Slam title, making it a historic moment.
They beat Andy Ram and Nathalie Dechy in the final with scores of 6-4 and 6-1.
Sania Mirza's success inspired many young girls in India to take up tennis.
The victory also had a positive impact on the textile industry in India.
- Who
- Sania Mirza and Mahesh Bhupathi
- What
- Won the 2009 Australian Open in mixed doubles
- When
- 2009
- Where
- Melbourne, Australia
- Why
- To win their first Grand Slam title together
- Players
- Sania Mirza, Mahesh Bhupathi
- Event
- 2009 Australian Open
- Category
- Mixed Doubles
- Final Score
- 6-4, 6-1
- Opponents
- Andy Ram, Nathalie Dechy
- Significance
- First Grand Slam title for Sania Mirza
- Impact
- Inspired young girls to take up tennis in India