Bruno soares and elena Vesnina win's of the mixed doubles in Melbourne 2016

First-time partners Bruno Soares and Elena Vesnina have captured the mixed doubles crown at Melbourne Park after defeating the unseeded duo of Romanian Horia Tecau and American Coco Vandeweghe 6-4 4-6 [10-5] in Sunday’s final at Rod Laver Arena.

It was the second Grand Slam title in a 24-hour period for Brazilian Soares, who had already picked up the men’s doubles title with Brit Jamie Murray in the early hours of Sunday morning.

The “doubles double” not been achieved at the Australian Open since Mark Woodforde managed it back in 1992.

“It feels amazing,” Soares said. “Last night I finished really late. A lot of adrenaline going on. But you don't get the chance to play many Grand Slam finals.

“To get the chance to play one and win one, it's already extremely special. But I got two in the same day.”

“It’s amazing to win a Grand Slam title in Australia,” Vesnina added. “It’s my favourite Grand Slam. I’m just really happy and humble to win.”