Bob and Mike Bryan, the two-time defending champions in this event, successfully defended their title. They defeated

Mahesh Bhupathi Mahesh Shrinivas Bhupathi (born 7 June 1974) is an Indian former doubles world No. 1 tennis player. In 1997, he became the first Indian to win a major tournament (with Rika Hiraki). With his win at the 2006 Australian Open mixed doubles, he ...

and

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6–3, 6–4 in the final. Both Paes and Bhupathi were vying to complete the career Grand Slam.

Seeds

Draw

Finals

Top half

Section 1

Section 2

Bottom half

Section 3

Section 4

References

External links

2011 Australian Open – Men's draws and results
at the

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