Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna Advance to Mixed Doubles Semifinals at Australian Open

India, 6 January 2026 — Indian tennis duo Sania Mirza and Rohan Bopanna have advanced to the semifinals of the mixed doubles event at the Australian Open. The pair secured their place in the semifinals after defeating the French team of Kristina Mladenovic and Edouard Roger-Vasselin in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, on Thursday in Melbourne.
The win marks a significant achievement for the Indian pair, who have been showcasing a strong partnership in the tournament. Mirza, who is a multiple Grand Slam winner, and Bopanna, known for his powerful serves, combined effectively to outmaneuver their opponents.
The match was held at the Margaret Court Arena and drew a considerable number of Indian fans, who cheered enthusiastically for the duo. The victory has heightened expectations for their upcoming semifinal match, where they will face the American-British team of Desirae Krawczyk and Joe Salisbury.
Mirza and Bopanna's performance has been pivotal in keeping India's hopes alive in the ongoing Grand Slam, which is one of the four major annual tennis tournaments. Their progression to the semifinals is especially significant as Mirza had announced earlier that this would be her final appearance at the Australian Open before her planned retirement.
The tournament, which started on 15 January, is being closely watched by tennis enthusiasts globally, and the Indian duo's performance has added an exciting dimension to the event. The semifinals are scheduled for Saturday, with Indian fans eagerly awaiting another strong performance from Mirza and Bopanna.