London duo Patten, Heliovaara retain Wimbledon doubles crown
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LONDON – World number one men’s doubles pair Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara captured their third major title together and a second Wimbledon crown by defeating Mate Pavic and Marcelo Arevalo 7-6(4) 7-6(3) on Thursday. Playing on the grass courts of the All England Club, the Briton and his Finnish partner edged a closely contested final in which both teams served strongly and held their games throughout, denying their opponents any break-point opportunities in either set.
With neither side able to gain a decisive advantage on return, both sets went to tiebreaks, where Patten and Heliovaara maintained their composure to close out the match in straight sets. The victory adds a second Wimbledon men’s doubles title to their partnership record and underlines why they sit at the top of the world rankings, reinforcing their status as the leading team on the men’s doubles circuit.
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Timeline
- Earlier this season, partnership ranked world number one
- Earlier this year, pair secure third major
- This fortnight, Patten and Heliovaara reach final
- Today, Wimbledon men’s doubles final played
- Today, no break points created by either team
- Today, Patten and Heliovaara win both tiebreaks
- Today, duo claim second Wimbledon doubles title
Why it matters
This victory reinforces Patten and Heliovaara's status as the top men's doubles team. If you're a tennis fan, it's worth keeping an eye on their future games. They're setting the bar high in the sport, and their matches promise high-level play.
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