Williams sisters gain doubles crown

Venus and Serena Williams, seeded 10th, have succeeded in winning their third Australian Open doubles title, against No. 9 seeds Ai Sugiyama and Daniela Hantuchova, in straight sets 63 63.

"We played a great team today, they were very tough," said Venus, adding with a chuckle, "I'd like to thank for Serena for being the best partner - I wouldn't play with anyone else." Speaking for her team, Hantuchova congratulated the champions and thanked her own partner, Sugiyama, with whom she was also runner-up at Roland Garros in 2006. "It's a big honor for me to play with someone like you," the 25-year-old Slovak said. "You're not only a fantastic player but one of my best friends."

Friday, January 30, 2009

Doubles - Final

(10) Williams/Williams (USA/USA) d. (9) Hantuchova/Sugiyama (SVK/JPN) 63 63