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Story summary
- Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai won the Australian Open women's doubles title on January 31, 2026, defeating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic 7-6(4), 6-4.
- Mertens earned her sixth Grand Slam doubles title and third Australian Open title.
- Zhang Shuai captured her third major title.
- Mertens will return to the No. 1 doubles ranking for the 40th week.
