Patten-Heliovaara save three match points to clinch men’s doubles title

Updated On: 15 July, 2024 06:26 AM IST | London | AP

Heliovaara became the first Finnish man to win the Wimbledon doubles and sank to his knees in tears. “The tears say it all. It’s very emotional,” Heliovaara said

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Men’s doubles champions Harri Heliovaara (left) and Henry Patten

Unseeded Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara saved three match points in the second set before beating Australian duo Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7 (7), 7-6 (8), 7-6 (11-9) in the men’s doubles final at Wimbledon for their first Grand Slam title. Heliovaara became the first Finnish man to win the Wimbledon doubles and sank to his knees in tears. “The tears say it all. It’s very emotional,” Heliovaara said.

Women’s doubles champs Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova