Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara have won their second Wimbledon men's doubles title, beating Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic in straight sets.
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Key facts
- Henry Patten of Great Britain and Harri Heliovaara of Finland won the Wimbledon men's doubles title.
- It is the pair's second Wimbledon men's doubles title together.
- They defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3).
- The victory came in straight sets.
- Patten also spoke out against proposed cuts.
Britain’s Henry Patten and his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara have won their second Wimbledon men’s doubles title together, sealing the trophy with a straight-sets victory, according to reports from Sky Sports and the BBC.
The pair defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3), the BBC reported. Both sets were decided by tie-breaks, with Patten and Heliovaara edging the first 7-4 and the second 7-3 to complete the win without dropping a set.
The result marks the second time the British-Finnish partnership has lifted the Wimbledon men’s doubles title together, as confirmed by both the BBC and Sky Sports.
Alongside his on-court success, Patten hit out at proposed cuts, according to Sky Sports, which flagged his comments in its coverage of the final.
The straight-sets nature of the win, decided in two tightly contested tie-breaks, underlined the pair’s composure at key moments against Arevalo and Pavic.
Further details of Patten’s remarks on the proposed cuts were not provided in the available source material.
Why it matters
A second Wimbledon doubles title cements Patten and Heliovaara as one of the sport's leading partnerships and marks another major success for British tennis. Patten's comments on proposed cuts also highlight ongoing concerns within the game.
Frequently asked questions
Who did Patten and Heliovaara beat in the final?
They defeated Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic, according to the BBC.
What was the score in the final?
Patten and Heliovaara won 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3) in straight sets, as reported by the BBC.
Is this their first Wimbledon title together?
No. It is their second Wimbledon men's doubles title together, according to Sky Sports and the BBC.
Timeline
- GB's Patten wins second Wimbledon doubles title with Heliovaara
BBC Sport: Britain's Henry Patten wins his second Wimbledon men's doubles title alongside Harri Heliovaara of Finland, defeating Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic 7-6 (7-4) 7-6 (7-3).
- Britain's Patten wins second Wimbledon doubles title and hits out at proposed cuts
Sky Sports News: Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara won their second Wimbledon men's doubles title with a straight-sets victory.
- GB's Patten and Heliovaara win second Wimbledon title together
BBC Sport: Great Britain's Henry Patten and Finnish team-mate Harri Heliovaara claim their second Wimbledon men's doubles title together.