Storm Sanders

2022 - 9 - 11

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John Peers and Storm Sanders win US Open mixed doubles title to ... (ABC News)

John Peers and Storm Sanders produce a memorable triumph at the US Open, becoming the first Australian pair to win the title in 21 years in their first ...

But having dropped only one set all tournament, the first all-Australian team to reach a US Open mixed doubles final since Alicia Molik and Woodbridge in 2004 lost their way and fell a break down at 3-4. For Melbourne's Peers, it was particularly sweet as he finally won a mixed doubles grand slam title at the 32nd time of asking, having delivered the winning ace in the tiebreak in front of his wife and two daughters. John Peers and Storm Sanders have produced a memorable triumph at the US Open, becoming the first Australian pair to win the title in 21 years in their first grand slam together.

Storm Sanders and John Peers break Australia's 21-year drought ... (The Guardian)

The Australian pair defeated Kirsten Flipkens and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 4-6 6-4 [10-7] to win Australia's first US Open mixed doubles title in 21 years.

Both had also been inspired by the presence at courtside of Australian Samantha Stosur, the 2011 US Open singles winner. Turning to Peers, Sanders, who also reached the women’s doubles semis, told him: “It’s crazy - thanks so much for playing with me ... John Peers and Storm Sanders have produced a memorable triumph at the US Open, becoming the first Australian pair to win the mixed doubles title in 21 years in their first grand slam together.

John Peers/Storm Sanders Claim US Open Mixed Doubles Crown ... (ATP Tour)

John Peers and Storm Sanders long-held plan to team up proved worth the wait at the US Open, where the Australian pair defeated Kerstin Flipkens and Edouard ...

“Today could have gone either way, so well done and good luck for the rest of the year.” Peers and Sanders had been under pressure early in the championship match after dropping a first set in which they let slip three break point opportunities against Belgian-French duo Flipkens and Roger-Vasselin. 10 in the Pepperstone ATP Doubles Rankings, also won the 2017 The fourth seeds were solid on delivery throughout, winning 83 per cent (34/41) of points behind their first serves. “I can’t believe we are Grand Slam champions, that’s crazy,” said Sanders when addressing Peers at the trophy presentation. “Stormy, we got one!

Aussies Storm Sanders, John Peers win US Open mixed doubles ... (ESPN)

Storm Sanders and John Peers won the US Open mixed doubles title with a 4-6, 6-4, 10-7 victory over Kirsten Flipkens and Edouard Roger-Vasselin, ...

The No. "We sort of said a few months back, 'Look, if we don't do really well with a different partner, let's try to do the US,'" Peers said. [Leylah Fernandez](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=3641) and past men's doubles champion [Jack Sock](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=1895) in the quarterfinals then taking a match tiebreaker against [Caty McNally](https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/3223/catherine-mcnally) and [William Blumberg](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2870) in the semifinals. Sanders and Peers became the first Australian team to win the US Open mixed doubles title since Rennae Stubbs and Todd Woodbridge in 2001. Sanders and Peers raced to a 4-1 lead in this match tiebreaker then recovered after Flipkens and Roger-Vasselin grabbed the lead at 6-5. [Storm Sanders](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=2140) won the US Open title Saturday by rallying for a 4-6, 6-4, 10-7 victory over the team of [Kirsten Flipkens](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=455) and [Edouard Roger-Vasselin](https://www.espn.com/sports/tennis/players/profile?playerId=720).

Sanders and Peers crowned US Open mixed doubles champions (Tennis Australia)

Australians Storm Sanders and John Peers have completed a dream fortnight in their first tournament as a team, winning the mixed doubles title at the US ...

It was a lot of fun.” “We were able to string it together here, which is great. I think she yelled out ‘Believe in yourself’ to me once, and that definitely helped. “Even before the match, I was just thinking it’s another match, doesn’t matter. We had some really tough opponents. Australians Storm Sanders and John Peers have completed a dream fortnight in their first tournament as a team, winning the mixed doubles title at the US Open.

Aussie duo's epic 21-year first in clutch US Open triumph (Fox Sports)

It made them the first Australians to win a mixed doubles grand slam title since Jarmila Wolfe and Matt Ebden at the 2013 Australian Open, and the first to do ...

“Even before the match, I was just thinking it’s another match, doesn’t matter. Amazing opportunity and a great challenge to be playing on the biggest court in the world in a Grand Slam final.” It made them the first Australians to win a mixed doubles grand slam title since Jarmila Wolfe and Matt Ebden at the 2013 Australian Open, and the first to do so in the US Open in 21 years.

Australians John Peers and storm Sanders clinch U.S. Open mixed ... (Sportstar)

Playing in Arthur Ashe Stadium, it was their first Grand Slam title as a team. Peers previously won a men's doubles title at the 2017 Australian Open.

Open mixed doubles title with a 4-6 6-4 10-7 win over Belgian Kirsten Flipkens and France’s Edouard Roger-Vasselin on Saturday. Well done,” said Peers. “Stormy, we got one.