MT Alumni John Peers Captures Fourth Grand Slam Title on Home Soil
1/30/2026 3:28:00 PM | Men's Tennis
Peers win 2026 Austrailian Open Mixed Doubles Title for second straight year
MELBOURNE, Australia – Baylor men's tennis alumni John Peers earned an extraordinary achievement at the 2026 Australian Open, taking home the mixed doubles title.
In an impressive display, Peers, alongside partner Olivia Gadecki, successfully defended their Australian Open mixed doubles crown, bringing home his fourth Grand Slam title in front of roaring home fans at Rod Laver Arena.
Peers and Gadecki, entering the tournament as wild cards, defied expectations and etched their names into tennis history by becoming the first team in 37 years to win consecutive Australian Open mixed doubles titles. Facing a formidable French duo in Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard, the Australians fought back from a first-set deficit to capture the victory 4-6, 6-3, [10-8] in a thrilling championship match that showcased clutch shot-making and mental toughness under pressure.
This landmark victory marks Peers' third Grand Slam mixed doubles title, and when combined with his 2017 Australian Open men's doubles crown, brings his total to four major championships, an extraordinary legacy for a Baylor Bear on the world stage.
Peers' journey from Waco to the top tiers of professional tennis has been nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from Baylor in 2011, Peers established himself as one of the most respected doubles specialists on tour. His career highlights include:
• Four Grand Slam titles, three in mixed doubles and one in men's doubles.
• Olympic Gold Medal (2024) in men's doubles alongside Matthew Ebden, ending a 28-year gold medal drought for Australian tennis.
• 30+ ATP doubles titles and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 2.
Peers' Olympic gold was a historic moment, cementing his status not just as a Grand Slam champion but also as an elite competitor on sport's grandest stage.
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In an impressive display, Peers, alongside partner Olivia Gadecki, successfully defended their Australian Open mixed doubles crown, bringing home his fourth Grand Slam title in front of roaring home fans at Rod Laver Arena.
Peers and Gadecki, entering the tournament as wild cards, defied expectations and etched their names into tennis history by becoming the first team in 37 years to win consecutive Australian Open mixed doubles titles. Facing a formidable French duo in Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard, the Australians fought back from a first-set deficit to capture the victory 4-6, 6-3, [10-8] in a thrilling championship match that showcased clutch shot-making and mental toughness under pressure.
This landmark victory marks Peers' third Grand Slam mixed doubles title, and when combined with his 2017 Australian Open men's doubles crown, brings his total to four major championships, an extraordinary legacy for a Baylor Bear on the world stage.
Peers' journey from Waco to the top tiers of professional tennis has been nothing short of remarkable. After graduating from Baylor in 2011, Peers established himself as one of the most respected doubles specialists on tour. His career highlights include:
• Four Grand Slam titles, three in mixed doubles and one in men's doubles.
• Olympic Gold Medal (2024) in men's doubles alongside Matthew Ebden, ending a 28-year gold medal drought for Australian tennis.
• 30+ ATP doubles titles and a career-high ATP doubles ranking of No. 2.
Peers' Olympic gold was a historic moment, cementing his status not just as a Grand Slam champion but also as an elite competitor on sport's grandest stage.
- BaylorBears.com -
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