In the Australian Open there was something historical that left a large number of tennis fans watching double.
Melbourne Park witnessed an innovative event when the twin sisters Annika and Kristina Penickova of the United States triumphed over the Czech sisters Alena and Jana Kovackova in the semifinals of youth doubles this week.
In addition to the moment, both groups of brothers wore the same clothes. And the Penickova sisters can represent the United States, but also have Czech inheritance.
“Not many times we tend to see two whole couples of brothers playing one against the other,” said a fan.
“This is the inheritance of tennis,” added another.
“How often do you see that this happens in the world of sport?” asked another.
The Twin Sisters Annika and Kristina Penickova, from the United States, played against the Czechs Alena and Jana Kovackova in the Australian Open.

Both groups of brothers also wore the same colors, which left fans watching double.

Annika and Kristina Penickova also have Czech inheritance, despite competing for the United States
It is believed that this game is the first case in the history of Grand Slam in which brothers play against twins in a double competition.
The twin Penickova, both 15 years old, finally achieved the victory and the passage to the final in a Three sets thriller, prevailing 5-7, 6-1, 11-9.
This raises the question: has this happened before on the professional tour?
While the brothers have competed with each other in individual matches in the Open era, a double double -sister encounter is exceptionally rare, if not without precedents. It is believed that the brothers had never interpreted twins.
Bryan brothers, Bob and Mike, have the record of more Grand Slam male double titles with the impressive figure of 16 victories.
They have also accumulated the amazing figure of 119 ATP titles throughout their illustrious career.
The Williams, Serena and Venus sisters are another iconic sisters duo that has achieved remarkable double success.
Together, 14 female double titles from Grand Slam have achieved.

Serena and Venus Williams were incredible players of individual and also doubles.

The Bryan brothers are the best male brothers who play doubles in the world tennis circuit.
But neither the Bryan brothers nor the Williams sisters ever faced another pair of twins or brothers.
However, several couples of brothers currently compete in the professional tour, which increases the possibility of future confrontations between brothers.
Alexander and Mischa Zverev reached the final ATP in 2017, demonstrating their combined talent on the court.
Stefanos and Petros Tsitsipas have also expressed their desire to play doubles together, potentially preparing the stage for a clash against another duo of brothers.
Even the great retired British Andy Murray has hinted at the possibility of associating with his brother Jamie in doubles in Wimbledon.
‘I can do it, yes. I’m not 100 percent sure, “Andy said.
‘My brother has no partner for Wimbledon today.
‘We have talked a bit of it. Maybe I do, but I’m not 100 percent sure. ‘

Andy Murray has competed before with his brother Jamie and could get out of his retirement to play doubles in Wimbledon.

Alexander Zverev of Germany poses with the trophy with his brother Mischa Zverev (left) after the male final of the Paris Masters of 2024.

Stefanos Tsitsipas de Greece competed in the Olympic Games with his brother Petros Tsitsipas
While the Australian Open Double Party created History, there have been many great associations between brothers in this sport over the years.
The Bondarenko, Alona and Kateryna sisters also recorded their names in the history of tennis by winning the title of women’s doubles of the Australian Open of 2008.
The Kichenak, Nadiia and Lyudmyla sisters are twin sisters that reached the quarterfinals of Grand Slam in doubles.
In addition to these outstanding brothers’ duos, the history of tennis has witnessed other successful associations, such as that of the Mcenroe brothers, John and Patrick, who won multiple double double titles together, including the title of doubles of Richmond of 1984 and the Legends of the France Open of 2012 and 2014 for over 45 years. double titles.
Helena Sukova, four times Grand Slam finalist in individuals, achieved remarkable doubles in doubles, winning nine female double titles and five mixed double titles.
Three of his mixed double titles won them with his brother Cyril Suk.
Other associations of notable brothers include the Black brothers (Wayne and Cara), the Austin brothers (Tracy and John), the Jensen brothers (Luke and Murphy) and the Sánchez Vicario brothers (Arantxa, Emilio and Javier).
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