Australia’s Olivia Gadecki and John Peers produced a breathtaking performance to successfully defend their mixed doubles title at the Australian Open 2026, delivering a stirring victory before a home crowd at Rod Laver Arena.

In a match defined by resilience and tactical brilliance, the wildcard pairing overcame France’s Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard with a scoreline of 4-6, 6-3, 10-8, completing one of the most memorable finishes of the tournament.

Gadecki and Peers appeared on the back foot early after dropping the first set as Mladenovic and Guinard seized control with precise returning and aggressive net play.

However, the Australians displayed remarkable composure in the second set, breaking serve to seize a lead and level the contest.

Their momentum carried through to the match tiebreak, where, after trailing 5-7, they mounted a thrilling comeback to win five of the final six points and clinch the title.

With their triumph, Gadecki and Peers became the first duo in the Open Era to win consecutive mixed doubles championships at the Australian Open since Jana Novotna and Jim Pugh achieved the feat in 1988-89, and the first all-Australian team to defend the home Slam crown since Margaret Court and Ken Fletcher in 1963-64. The victory marked a significant milestone in both players’ careers: it was Peers’ third Grand Slam mixed doubles title and a second major mixed crown for Gadecki.

The result was celebrated widely among Australian fans, reflecting the strength of the nation’s tennis tradition and the duo’s ability to perform under pressure on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

Their success adds to a strong showing for local players at this year’s tournament, underscoring the depth and competitive spirit of Australian tennis.

As the Australian Open draws close to its final days, Gadecki and Peers’ achievement stands as a highlight of the championships and a testament to their growing legacy.