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Australian Open Quarter-Finals LIVE: Sania Mirza/Rajeev Ram lose, Mirza bids farewell to Melbourne — Blog, Scores, Updates, Results
Indian tennis ace Sania Mirza and Mixed Doubles defending champ Rajeev Ram are on a roll at the Australian Open. Catch the quarter-finals LIVE here.
Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram (Source: Getty Images)
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge for the Mixed Doubles quarter-finals from the Australian Open 2022!
It's been a week of mixed emotions for Indian tennis fans ever since Sania Mirza announced her retirement from tennis, mentioning 2022 to be the last season she plays. In her final outing at the season's first Grand Slam - the Australian Open, Sania Mirza is giving it her absolute all along with partner, Rajeev Ram, in the Mixed Doubles.
Winning their first two matches in style, Mirza/Ram are into the quarters and very keen on keeping this winning streak going. They will take on the all-Australian pair of Jason Kubler and Jaimee Fourlis for a place in the semi-finals of the Australian Open.
Follow all live action here:
Live Updates
- 25 Jan 2022 5:25 AM GMT
Sania Mirza needs to HOLD! It is 5 ALL!
These minutes are very crucial given that any of it could be the final time we are seeing Mirza at the Australian Open. Here we go! We want more of this magic, please!
Sania leads 40-0 here.
- 25 Jan 2022 5:20 AM GMT
It's the Rajeev Ram serve that is doing the magic here - as he holds to love!
The Aussies will be serving next to stay in this set. The Indians need to find their way and break it although Kubler's serve is yet to be broken in this match.
Let's go!!
- 25 Jan 2022 5:14 AM GMT
Oh no, Sania Mirza/Rajeev Ram get broken again!
The Aussies are really getting on the nerves of Mirza and Ram here as they break back to get everybody back on serve in Set 2.
Very tense moments here as Mirza-Ram lead 4-3, with the Aussies to serve next. Anything could happen any moment!
- 25 Jan 2022 5:12 AM GMT
This will be a crucial game - Sania needs to hold serve!
The Aussies are putting pressure on the Mirza serve and have 4 break points!
- 25 Jan 2022 5:05 AM GMT
AND SANIA MIRZA/RAJEEV RAM BREAKS!!
Loud, loud roar from Mirza/Ram as they put pressure back on the Aussies and finally get a deuce point in this second set! Let's go, guys!!
Mirza/Ram lead 3-1 in Set 2!
- 25 Jan 2022 4:48 AM GMT
Mirza/Ram lose Set 1
Well, things are not turning out as expected in this match as the wildcards from Australia are playing quite well as Mirza/Ram lose the opening set 6-4!
However, the service of the Aussies are not flawless either. Mirza/Ram needs to capitalise soon and take control of Set 2!
- 25 Jan 2022 4:43 AM GMT
Rajeev Ram holds easy again - but they have to break BACK now!
Rajeev Ram's service is back to being solid and he is finding good angles here and there to challenge the Aussies!
But the Aussies will be serving for the set now, Mirza/Ram need to whip up some magic NOW!
