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Finland's Heliovaara and Britain's Patten Win Australian Open Doubles Crown

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Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten won the Australian Open men's doubles title, coming from a set down to defeat Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.



Harri Heliovaara of Finland and Britain's Henry Patten staged a remarkable comeback to win the Australian Open men's doubles title, defeating Italian duo Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori 6-7(16), 7-6(5), 6-3 in a thrilling encounter. This victory marked the pair's second Grand Slam triumph, following their success at Wimbledon last year.



Heliovaara and Patten's triumph was a testament to their strong partnership, both on and off the court. In a heartfelt tribute to his partner, Heliovaara expressed his gratitude, saying, “Could I have done it without you, Henry? I don't think so.” He emphasized the importance of finding a compatible partner in doubles tennis, highlighting the strong bond he shares with Patten.


The Italian third seeds, Bolelli and Vavassori, began the match strongly, breaking serve in the opening game. Despite failing to serve out the first set at 5-4, they emerged victorious in a thrilling tiebreaker, securing the 87-minute opening set. However, Heliovaara and Patten refused to back down, winning a shorter tiebreaker to force a deciding third set.



In the final set, Heliovaara and Patten seized the initiative, breaking serve early to take a 3-0 lead. Despite facing three break points, they held their nerve to maintain their advantage and ultimately secure the title after over three hours of intense competition. This victory marked a triumphant moment for the Finnish-British duo, while Bolelli and Vavassori were left to ponder another heartbreaking defeat in a Grand Slam final.




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