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Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis secure 2015 year-end top doubles ranking
The successful pair made sure they took the crown in 2015 after some sensational tennis.
New Delhi: The sensational Indo-Swiss pair of Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis secured the year-end WTA No. 1 doubles ranking on Saturday. The successful pair also received a trophy in acknowledgment of their feat presented by Dubai Duty Free.
According to the official report in the WTA official site, Salah Tahlak of Dubai Duty Free congratulated the duo on their success and achievement.
"Dubai Duty Free congratulates Serena, Sania and Martina on reaching the No.1 spot in singles and doubles of the 2015 WTA Year-End ranking," said Salah Tahlak, Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications at Dubai Duty Free. "We are delighted to present the Year-End No.1 trophies to these players that signify their outstanding results in 2015. We are a proud partner of the WTA and look forward to welcoming Serena, Sania and Martina back to Dubai in February 2016 to participate in the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships."
The duo won two Grand Slam titles (Wimbledon, US Open), five WTA Premier titles (BNP Paribas Open - Indian Wells, Miami Open, Family Circle Cup - Charleston, Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open, China Open - Beijing), and one WTA International title (Guangzhou International Women's Open) in 2015.
The pair also reached their 10th final of the year together at the ongoing WTA Finals overcoming Chinese Taipei's Chan Hao-Ching and Chan Yung-Jan 6-4, 6-2 and extended their winning streak to 21 matches with the win.