Russians block Hingis return to grand slam winners circle


  • Tennis
  • Sunday, 07 Sep 2014

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Russians Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina beat Martin Hingis and Italy's Flavia Pennetta 2-6 6-3 6-2 to capture the U.S. Open doubles title on Saturday, denying the Swiss a return to the Flushing Meadows winner circle for the first time in 16 years.

Makarova and Vesnina, who teamed up in 2012, collect their second grand slam together having also lifted the French Open trophy in 2013.

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