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Australian Open, Mixed Doubles LIVE: Sania Mirza/Rajeev Ram wins in straight sets — Blog, Scores, Results, Updates
Sania Mirza pairs up with 2-time Australian Open Mixed Doubles champ Rajeev Ram for title quest Down Under. Follow LIVE.
Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram has paired up for Mixed Doubles for the Australian Open 2022
Welcome to the live blog of The Bridge for the Australian Open 2022!
While we are still trying to make peace with the fact that this is Indian tennis queen, Sania Mirza's last season on the professional tennis tour before she retires from the sport, it's business as usual for Mirza now, who is playing at the Australian Open. Having lost in the first round with partner Nadiia Kichenok in the Women's Doubles, Mirza made the sudden announcement to retire. However, it is a new day today and Mirza will be teaming up with Indo-American tennis sensation, Rajeev Ram for the Mixed Doubles event at the Australian Open 2022.
Ram and Mirza's partnership is relatively new but they are quite good on the court. Ram has won the Mixed Doubles title at the Australian Open in 2019 and 2021 and will be looking to defend it. Mirza, although she is struggling with injuries is still on the lookout for some further glory. Together, they will take on the Serbian pair of Aleksandra Krunić and Nikola Ćaćić.
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Live Updates
- 20 Jan 2022 7:52 AM GMT
Rajeev Ram consolidates the volley, Sania holds!
It is 2 ALL on the board in the second set with Mirza/Ram already up by a set.
Mirza serves well - down the tee serves! Let's go, queen!
- 20 Jan 2022 7:46 AM GMT
Into Set 2, Rajeev Ram is on serve!
Rajeev Ram is spectacular to watch serving - it's rhythmic, the motion he makes before hitting the ball!
Mirza/Ram are looking like they mean business as Mirza takes the half-volley at the net.
It is 1-1 in Set 2.
- 20 Jan 2022 7:40 AM GMT
Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram bag the first set!
Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram are looking in good shape today as they move around the court, serve strongly - they take the first set, 6-3!
Let's goooo! Beautiful start to this match.
- 20 Jan 2022 7:34 AM GMT
Sania Mirza's first serves are on point today!
The Indo-American duo of Sania Mirza and Rajeev Ram are playing quality tennis here as Ram stays at the net to take the half-volleys.
Mirza/Ram lead 5-2 in the opening set!
- 20 Jan 2022 7:30 AM GMT
Did you know - Rajeev Ram is nicknamed as Rampras?
Rajeev Ram, is looking strong here, especially with his serve. Imitating the motion of Pete Sampras, Rajeev Ram is also known as Rampras.
In their first-round match today against the Serbs, Ram and Mirza look extremely comfortable and they lead 4-1.
- 20 Jan 2022 7:27 AM GMT
Mirza/Ram BREAKS!
Sania Mirza whips out a dishy forehand and gets the ball rolling and Rajeev Ram swings into action immediately - the duo take the break easily!
Mirza and Ram are now up by a break at 3-1!
