Gadecki Peers Australian Open mixed doubles history was written at the 2026 Australian Open in Melbourne. Australians Olivia Gadecki and John Peers successfully defended their mixed doubles title. They became the first pair in 37 years to achieve this feat at the tournament. The final was played on January 30, 2026, at Melbourne Park. They defeated France’s Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard.
Gadecki Peers Australian Open Mixed Doubles Final Match Details
The final was decided over three segments using the mixed doubles format. Gadecki and Peers lost the opening set 4–6 after an early service break. The French pair maintained control to close the first set. The Australian duo responded in the second set. They secured an early break and held serve to win 6–3. This forced a 10-point match tiebreak. Gadecki and Peers edged the tiebreak 10–8 to claim the title.
Gadecki Peers Australian Open Mixed Doubles Historical Context
The Gadecki Peers Australian Open mixed doubles victory marked the first successful title defence since Jana Novotna and Jim Pugh in 1989. It was also the first time an Australian pair defended the mixed doubles crown since Margaret Court and Ken Fletcher achieved the feat more than six decades ago. The result places Gadecki and Peers among a small group of repeat champions in the event’s history.
Player Achievements and Tournament Significance
The win gave John Peers his fourth Grand Slam title across men’s and mixed doubles events. Olivia Gadecki secured her second Grand Slam title. The mixed doubles competition is part of the Australian Open, one of tennis’s four annual Grand Slam tournaments. The 2026 edition continued the tradition of high-profile international participation and strong Australian representation in doubles disciplines.
