Serena Williams and Andy Roddick to pair up in mixed doubles Australian Open 2012 – Tennis News
The rumours about the two Former World No.1’s, Andy Roddick and Serena Williams, teaming up in the mixed doubles Australian Open 2012 have proved to be correct. This news was confirmed on October 13th by Serena Williams
through twitter and she tweeted “Me and @andyroddick decided to play mixed doubles Australia! We Love Aussie! ...... Book it its real!”
This was in the making for a long time as there were rumours on internet about the two world class talented tennis ace pairing up in the mixed doubles tournament. Fans were anticipating this tweet and as soon as Serena updated
this on her twitter, the news went viral on all social networking portals.
The portfolio of both players is just immense and unmatched on paper. The rocket serve master, Andy Roddick, and fast and furious powerhouse, Serena Williams, are thought to be the best mix doubles team and crowd is eagerly waiting
for the pair to rock at the pitch together.
6 feet 2 inches tall American tennis icon has won thirty titles in his career. He has won one Grand Slam title (2003) by defeating Juan Carlos Ferrero and has been a runner up to Roger Federer in Grand Slam finals at four other
occasions (2004, 2006, 2007 and 2009). He has won five Master titles and has been runners up four other times.
The American World No.15 was the record holder for the fastest serve of 249.4 km/h (155 mph) during a Davis Cup semi-final match with Vladimir Voltchkov on hard court in Charleston until this year when Ivo Karlovic served at a
record 251km/h (156mph) during his country's Davis Cup tie against Germany in Zagreb.
Former world no.1, Serena Williams, is another tennis icon. She has won 27 Grand Slam titles; 13 in singles and 12 in doubles. She is the fifth women to hold all the grand slam titles simultaneously. She has also clinched two Olympic
gold medals in doubles category. Her career prize money is greater than all the women tennis players of the world.
World No.14, Serena Williams, game play is built around the instant control of rallies by her fierce serves and volleys. She has mastered all the ground shots and her backhand is terrific; a complete baseline player that will thrash
any opponent on her day.
The legendry career of both players filled with records and triumphs would definitely give night mare to their opponents and considering the utmost support of fans from the pavilion, it would definitely require a miraculous performance
from the team to knock-out the pair.
The most awaited draw of the tournament is the match between the teams of Andy Roddick and Serena Williams against the doubles champions, Bob Bryan, and Serena William’s sister, Venus William.
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