Australian Open: Leander Paes to Sania Mirza - The Best Moments for India in the Grand Slam

The Australian Open in 2024 is set to start from January 14. The prestigious Grand Slam has seen some beautiful moments involving Indian tennis stars.

The Rod Laver Arena has been the stage for countless moments of tennis glory, and for Indian athletes, it has been no different. Indian players have made their mark at one of the sport's most revered Grand Slam tournaments.

Here are some moments for Indian fans to reverberate which took place in the Australian Open-

Sania Mirza's Triumph in 2016

Sania Mirza, in partnership with Martina Hingis, clinched the women's doubles championship at the 2016 Australian Open. The duo's victory against Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka with a score of 7-6 (1), 6-3 was a momentous occasion, propelling Mirza to become the first Indian woman to win a Grand Slam title in the women's doubles at the Australian Open.

Their partnership, marked by this victory, extended their consecutive wins to 36 matches, proving to be an invincible team on the tennis circuit.

Leander Paes' Remarkable Win in 2012

The tennis world was left in awe when Leander Paes, along with Radek Stepanek, toppled the legendary Bryan brothers in the 2012 Australian Open men's doubles final.

The win was especially sweet for Paes who finally triumphed against the Bryan brothers and prevented them from securing their 12th Grand Slam title. This outstanding achievement enabled Paes to hoist the Australian Open trophy for the first time, cementing his place in tennis history.

Bhupathi-Mirza Pair's 2009 Victory

The synergy between Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza was on full display at the 2009 Australian Open as they dominated the mixed doubles final. They emerged victorious in straight sets over Andy Ram and Natalie Dechy, with Bhupathi capturing his second Australian Open mixed doubles crown and his 11th Grand Slam title overall.

Ramesh Krishnan's 1989 Upset

In 1989, Ramesh Krishnan created one of the most unforgettable upsets in the Australian Open's history. Pitted against the world's top-ranked player, Mats Wilander in the second round, Krishnan pulled off a stunning straight-sets victory, defying all odds.

The 6-4, 6-1, 6-3 scoreline was a testament to his skill and determination, as he ended Wilander's streak and left the crowd spellbound by his remarkable performance.