India's tennis star Rohan Bopanna continues his winning streak in his mixed doubles campaign at the Australian Open on Sunday. Bopanna, along with his new Ukranian new partner Nadiia Kichenok beat USA’s Nicole Melichar and Brazil’s Bruno Soares 6-4, 7-6.
Sania Mirza withdrew from the mixed doubles draw at the last moment due to a calf problem, leaving Bopanna no other option but to pair up with a new partner, Kichenok.
Earlier on Saturday, Bopanna, and Nadiia beat Ukraine’s Lyudmyla Kichenok and USA’s Austin Krajicek 7-5, 4-6, 10-6 in the match tiebreak in the first round.
Bopanna earlier got knocked out in the first round of men’s doubles of the Australian Open, losing to American twins and former World No. 1s Bob and Mike Bryan.
In the quarters, Bopanna and Kichenok will face the winners between the pair of Barbora Krejčíková, Nikola Mektic and Amanda Anisimova, Nick Kyrgios.