2019 Australian Open – Women's doubles explained

See main article: 2019 Australian Open.

Samantha Stosur and Zhang Shuai defeated the defending champions Tímea Babos and Kristina Mladenovic in the final, 6–3, 6–4 to win the women's doubles tennis title at the 2019 Australian Open.^[1]

Ekaterina Makarova was attempting to complete the Career Super Slam in doubles, partnered with Lucie Hradecká, but lost to Irina Bara and Monica Niculescu in the second round.

Kateřina Siniaková retained the WTA no. 1 doubles ranking after reaching the third round with Barbora Krejčíková. Barbora Strýcová was also in contention for the top ranking at the start of the tournament.

Draw

Top half

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 4

Other entry information

Wild cards

• • Destanee Aiava / Naiktha Bains Alison Bai / Zoe Hives
• Lizette Cabrera / Jaimee Fourlis
• Kimberly Birrell / Priscilla Hon
• Astra Sharma / Isabelle Wallace
  • Ellen Perez / Arina Rodionova Chang Kai-chen / Hsu Ching-wen

Protected ranking

• Alexandra Panova / Laura Siegemund

External links

• Draw
• 2019 Australian Open – Women's draws and results at the International Tennis Federation

Notes and References

1. Web site: Babos & Mladenovic rock Russians to win Aussie Open. WTA Tour. 12 January 2019.