Mirza and Soares win mixed title

India’s Sania Mirza has captured her third grand slam mixed doubles title, winning the US Open crown with Brazilian partner Bruno Soares.

Mirza and Soares defeated American Abigail Spears and Mexico’s Santiago Gonazalez 6-1 2-6 11-9 on Friday.

Soares claimed a second US Open mixed doubles title to go with his 2012 victory with Russian Ekaterina Makarova.

Mirza had lifted mixed doubles titles at the 2009 Australian Open and 2012 French Open with compatriot Mahesh Bhupathi.

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