Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied the Bryan brothers a record 12th men's grand slam doubles title on Saturday as they beat the American top seeds in straight sets in the Australian Open final. The 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 victory was the first for India's Paes over American twins Bob and Mike Bryan in a final after five defeats in title matches, and means he completes a career grand slam of doubles titles.
Coming into the Australian Open the Indian doubles specialist had won 47 career doubles titles with 11 different partners, including one with Stepanek, who now claims his first grand slam doubles title. "I know what this means for him (Paes) because this title was missing from his career grand slam, and I'm happy I can be by his side," Stepanek said.
The two danced around the court gleefully after their win, which comes on the day that Bob Bryan's wife is expecting their first baby. "She's probably going to deliver tomorrow so thanks baby, thanks for holding it in for me," he said.
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