(ANSA) - Rome, January 31 - Italians Fabio Fognini and Simone Bolelli won the men's doubles at the Australian Open on Saturday, beating French duo Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-4 6-4. It was the Italian first victory in the men's doubles at a Grand Slam since Nicola Pietrangeli and Orlando Sirola won the French Open in 1959.
Bolelli, Fognini win Australian Open
First Italian win in men's doubles at Grand Slam since 1959