Patten and Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles title

Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara captured their second Wimbledon men's doubles title on Saturday, July 11, 2026, defeating Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavic in straight sets on Centre Court. The top-seeded pair secured a 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4) victory, claiming their third Grand Slam championship together without facing a single break point in the match.

The final was a showcase of dominant serving, particularly from Patten, whose left-handed delivery proved decisive. He sealed the championship with an ace, a fitting end to a contest where he and Heliovaara lost only four points behind their first serve. After the final point, Heliovaara celebrated with a forward roll on the grass while Patten lay on his back in celebration. In a post-match press conference, Patten paid tribute to his partner, stating that he owed his career to Heliovaara for taking a chance on him when they first teamed up.

This victory marks a successful title defense for the pair, who first won Wimbledon in 2024 and also claimed the Australian Open in 2025. They are the first team to win multiple Wimbledon men's doubles titles since Bob and Mike Bryan in 2011. For Patten, a British player, the win carries additional...