Australian Wildcards Peers and Gadecki Claim Second Consecutive Mixed Doubles Title
Billionaire Bill Gates Attends Thrilling Mixed Doubles Final
Australian wildcards John Peers and Olivia Gadecki secured their second consecutive mixed doubles title at the Australian Open on Friday. The duo clinched a come-from-behind victory in a captivating final.
Peers and Gadecki triumphed against French opponents Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard. The match concluded with a score of 4-6, 6-3 (10-8 in the super tie-breaker), showcasing the Australian pair's resilience.
Gates Shows Ongoing Support for Peers
Billionaire Bill Gates, the philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, was among the attendees at the final. Gates has frequently supported John Peers, having been introduced to the tennis player through his partner, Paula Hurd.
Peers acknowledged Gates' presence at the match and expressed gratitude for his consistent backing.
"We had seen him before walking onto the court and appreciated his ongoing support."