Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis seals historic Wimbledon crown

12 Jul 2015

Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis seals historic Wimbledon crown

Hingis, 34, and 28-year-old India star Mirza came from a set down and 2-5 behind in the final set to beat Russian duo Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina 5-7, 7-6 (7/4), 7-5.

It was the top seeds` first Grand Slam title as a team having only decided to play together in March this year.

Hingis won the Wimbledon doubles with Helena Sukova in 1996 and Jana Novotna in 1998.

For Mirza, it was a maiden women`s doubles title at a Grand Slam although she has won three mixed doubles at the majors.

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