Mertens and Zhang Claim Australian Open Women's Doubles Title

• Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the Australian Open women's doubles title, marking Mertens' return to the No. 1 ranking.
• The duo, reuniting after four years, defeated Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6 (4), 6-4.
• Mertens secured her sixth Grand Slam doubles title, while Zhang earned her third.
• They overcame a 3-0 and 4-1 deficit in the first set and a late comeback attempt in the second set.
• Mertens and Zhang described their win as a 'cherry on the cake' after a last-minute pairing and saving match points earlier in the tournament.

Why It Matters: Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai reunited to win the Australian Open women's doubles title.