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ImportantUS Open 2026 results: GB's Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison wins men's doubles title

Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison Capture US Open Men's Doubles Title

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Summary

Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison triumphed at the US Open, clinching the men's doubles title and marking their second Grand Slam trophy as a duo.

The fifth seeds showcased their dominance by not dropping a set throughout the tournament, defeating sixth seeds Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (8-6) in the final.

This victory adds to their earlier success at the Australian Open in January, where they secured their first Grand Slam title together.

Skupski faced heartbreak in the previous year's US Open final, where he missed three championship points while partnering with fellow Briton Joe Salisbury. Following Salisbury's hiatus from tennis due to anxiety, Skupski formed a new partnership with Harrison, which has proven fruitful.

Cheered on by the Flushing Meadows crowd, the duo saved a set point in the second set tie-break before Skupski sealed their victory with a decisive smash at the net.

I don't know what to say really, I'm still in shock. The speech gets a little bit easier once you've won,

The match saw Skupski and Harrison secure the only break of the match in the first set, with Harrison executing a brilliant backhand winner. The second set remained competitive, culminating in a tense tie-break where they overcame a set point against them.

Skupski's victory at Flushing Meadows marks his third doubles Grand Slam title, adding to his previous win at Wimbledon 2023 with Wesley Koolhof. He also boasts two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, achieved at Wimbledon 2021 and 2022 with Desirae Krawczyk.

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