Tournament and draw
Australian Open
Grand Slam · Men’s doubles
Australian Open
Men’s Doubles
Final
Round 1 · Court 5
Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz defeats Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri — Australian Open result
Winner, final score, set-by-set result and verified match facts in one place.
Nicole Melichar-MartinezUSAYuki BhambriIND
Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri
VS
4–6, 6–7 (3–7)
Zhang ShuaiCHNTim PuetzGER
Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz Winner
Final result
Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz won · 4–6, 6–7 (3–7)
Final
Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri vs Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz final result
| Player / team | Sets | Set 1 | Set 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri | 0 | 4 | 63 |
| Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz ✓ | 2 | 6 | 77 |
How the match ended
(6) Zhang Shuai (CHN) & Tim Puetz (GER) bt Nicole Melichar-Martinez (USA) & Yuki Bhambri (IND) 6-4 7-6 (7-3)
Sets played: 2
Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri vs Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz match recap
Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz defeated Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri in the Round 1 at Australian Open. The recorded set score, listed in draw order, was 4–6, 6–7 (3–7). Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz won 2 sets to 0 and finished with a 13–10 edge in recorded games. The result was completed in straight sets. The match contained 1 tiebreak, with Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz winning 1 of them.
Match facts
Round and status
Round 1
Final · Final
Date and time
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Court and venue
Court 5
Melbourne Park
Melbourne, Australia
Surface and conditions
Hard · Outdoor
Location
Melbourne, AU
Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri vs Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz match statistics
| Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri | Statistic | Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sets won | 2 |
| 10 | Games won | 13 |
| 0 | Tiebreaks won | 1 |
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Result guide
How to read this Nicole Melichar-Martinez / Yuki Bhambri vs Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz match page
Who won this match?
Zhang Shuai / Tim Puetz won, with the final score 4–6, 6–7 (3–7).
What does the score show?
Each set column shows games won by each player or team. A smaller superscript number shows the tiebreak score.
Why might statistics be missing?
Detailed serve and return statistics are not published for every match. Unavailable figures are left blank.
Status matters: Final is a normal completed result. Retired means play began but a player could not finish; walkover means the match ended before play began. Delayed or suspended matches should not be read as final.