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Sania-Martina win Australian Open, reactions pour in

| | Jan 29, 2016, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi, Jan 29 (IBNS) Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis won the Australian Open Women's Doubles title on Friday, stretching their streak to 31 games.

Post their win, the duo was hailed by politicos and actors alike.

Here are some of the reactions

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi wrote, "Congratulations to @MirzaSania & @mhingis on the big win at the #AusOpen- their third Grand Slam in a row! Fantastic achievement."

Bollywood actor Riteish Deshmukh wrote, "Winning is a good habit to have - so proud u my friend @MirzaSania congratulations @mhingis."

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote, "Congratulations @MirzaSania and @mhingis for yet one more Grand Slam win. We are so proud of you for winning the #AusOpen"

Cricket commentator Ayaz Memon tweeted, "Indian women on top: @MirzaSania and partner Martina Hingis win Oz Open doubles, cricket team beats Oz to clinch series. Well done!."

Media person Rajdeep Sardesai tweeted, "@MirzaSania does it again! She and Hingis win another Grand Slam; well done ladies!!"

Fellow Tennis player Rohan Bopanna congratulated by tweeting, "Congratulations to @MirzaSania & @mhingis on their 3rd consequetive GrandSlam victory.@AustralianOpen #ConqueringContinents #WorldDomination."

MP Naveen Jindal tweeted, "Heartiest congratulations @MirzaSania and @mhingis for the superb victory at #AusOpen . Keep rocking!"

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