Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos at last lifted Grand Slam glory on Saturday, edging Britain’s Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 6‑0, 6‑7(5), 7‑5 to claim the men’s doubles crown at Roland Garros.
The experienced duo, seeded fifth, dominated the opening set, dropping just eight points and racing to a commanding 6‑0 lead. But Salisbury and Skupski, the first all‑British pair in a Roland Garros men’s doubles final since 1936, shrugged off the early shellacking and forced a tight second set, ultimately escaping through a 7‑5 tiebreak win.
The decisive third set was a rollercoaster. With the match hanging at 3‑3, Zeballos conjured up a jaw‑dropping around‑the‑post passing shot to save break point — a moment lauded as “one of the best shots I’ve ever seen” by fellow fans . That stunning play turned the tide, swinging momentum firmly in their favour.
Both teams held serve until the 12th game, when Granollers and Zeballos broke to love to seal the match. They collapsed to the clay in joy, celebrating a hard‑earned triumph.
Fourth Grand Slam Final, First Title: This was the pair’s fourth major final together (after runner-up finishes at the 2019 US Open and Wimbledon in 2021 and 2023), and the title vindicated years of perseverance.
- Veteran Moment: At ages 39 and 40, the pair became rare examples of longevity in elite tennis, winning a first Slam title late in their careers.
Match Summary at a Glance
| Set | Score | Summary |
| 1st | 6‑0 | Complete control—Granollers/Zeballos dropped only 8 points. |
| 2nd | 6‑7(5) | Brits respond, clinching set in a close tiebreak. |
| 3rd | 7‑5 | Tense decider. Key passing shot at 3‑3. Final break at 6‑6 seals it. |
This Paris crowning not only rewards years of near‑misses but cements Granollers and Zeballos among the most resilient and enduring doubles teams on tour.
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