Henry Patten Makes History as Men’s Doubles Champion at Wimbledon

British tennis player Henry Patten secured a historic win at Wimbledon, becoming only the third Briton in the Open Era to claim the men’s doubles title. Partnering with Finnish player Harri Heliovaara, the duo triumphed over Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in a thrilling final.

The match, held on the prestigious Centre Court, saw Patten and Heliovaara emerging victorious after a nail-biting encounter that went to a third-set tie-break. The unseeded pair’s journey to the title included defeating four seeded teams, notably ousting the defending champions Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in the quarter-finals.

Following their emotional win, both Patten and Heliovaara expressed gratitude and joy, with Heliovaara admitting they “got a little lucky” in the final. Tears of joy flowed as they shared a hug and received their well-deserved trophies in front of a cheering crowd.

For Patten, this victory holds special significance as he joins the ranks of only a few British players who have clinched the Wimbledon men’s doubles title since the 1930s. The last British champions before him were Neal Skupski in 2023 and Jonathan Marray in 2012, with Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey’s historic win dating back to 1936.