Bethanie Mattek-Sands received a hero's welcome when she touched down in her hometown of Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ, USA 

 Mixed doubles gold medalist Bethanie mattek-sands  received a hero's welcome when she touched down in her hometown of Phoenix. Last week she took home the gold  along with partner Jack Sock after beating out venus williams and Rajeev Ram in an all-American final, 6-7(3), 6-1, 10-7 at the Olympic tennis event in Rio.

The American was received by family and friends - including her husband, Justin Sands - at the airport. Local news crews were on hand to capture the welcome party as Mattek-Sands showed off the prized hardware.