Austraian open 2020: Bopanna and Paes keeps Indian interest alive


Austraian open 2020: Bopanna and Paes keeps Indian interest alive

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Australian open, first Gland slam event of 2020 season is going on. Only mixed doubles category of this event left where Indian interest are remaining. Mixed doubles event of this edition of Australian open is something special for Indian tennis fans. Doubles Legend of Indian tennis, Leander Paes is partnering with Jeļena Ostapenko in mixed doubles category

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Leander Paes/Jeļena Ostapenko second round match tomorrow

Wild card entry Leander Paes/Jeļena Ostapenko pair makes resounding start after defeating local pair Sanders/Marc Polmans 6(4)-7,6-3,10-6 in 1st round match. In 2nd round match, Leander Paes/Jeļena Ostapenko pair will face Jamie Murray/ Bethanie Mattek-Sands to reach quarterfinal. No doubt, Jamie Murray/ Bethanie Mattek-Sands would not be an easy pair to face. And this match promises be a good contest for Tennis lovers.

Another Doubles ace of Indian Tennis, Rohan Bopanna also competes in this event. Rohan Bopanna is pairing with Nadiia Kichenok in mixed doubles category. Interesting fact, Nadiia Kichenok is a partner for women’s doubles specialist of Indian tennis, Sania Mirza.

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Rohan Bopanna was paired with Sania Mirza in mixed doubles category. But due to calf strain, Sania was forced to withdrawn her name from mixed doubles category. At the last moment, Rohan Bopanna is paired with Nadiia Kichenok.

Rohan Bopanna is in quarters

Rohan Bopanna/Nadiia Kichenok pair started Australian open campaign with winning note. Rohan Bopanna/Nadiia Kichenok pair scored hard fought win over Lyudmyla Kichenok/Austin Krajicek 7-5,4-6,10-6 in 1st round match . Then this duo maintains their superb winning form as they outplayed Nicole Melichar/ Bruno Soares 6-4,7-6(4) to reach quarterfinal.

Rohan Bopanna/Nadiia Kichenok pair will face winner between Nick Kyrgios/Amanda Anisimova and Barbora Krejcikova/Nikola Mektic to reach semifinal.

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