Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis were on crowned the Australian Open women’s doubles champions after they tamed the spirited Czech duo of Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka in straight sets for their 36th win in a row.
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It was their third consecutive Grand Slam title for Sania and Martina, having won the Wimbledon and US Open in the 2015 season.
In an incredible feat, Sania and Martina have now extended their unbeaten run to 36 matches, winning eight titles in a row.
They won five straight titles in 2015, starting from the US Open and before the Australian Open now.
It was Sania’s second title at the Australian Open, having won the mixed doubles in 2009 with Mahesh Bhupathi.
Sania and Martina finally closed the championship in their favour on the fourth chance.
Current Affairs: 29th January, 2016 Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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