Paes completes career slam | Bangkok Post: breakingnews

Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek denied the Bryan brothers a record 12th men's grand slam doubles title on Saturday as they beat the American top seeds in straight sets in the Australian Open final.

Leander Paes of India (right) and partner Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic pose with their trophy at the Australian Open in Melbourne. The pair denied the Bryan brothers a record 12th men's grand slam doubles title as they beat the American top seeds in straight sets.

The 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 victory was the first for India's Paes over American twins Bob and Mike Bryan in a final after five defeats in title matches, and means he completes a career grand slam of doubles titles.