London, UK – British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool capped a sensational summer by claiming their maiden Grand Slam title, winning the Wimbledon 2025 men’s doubles championship on Saturday. The fifth-seeded pair defeated the Australian-Dutch combination of Rinky Hijikata and David Pel in straight sets, 6-2, 7-6(3), on a sun-drenched Centre Court, sparking jubilant celebrations among the home crowd.
Dominant Start and Steely Resolve
Cash and Glasspool, who had already tasted success this summer by winning titles at Queen’s Club and Eastbourne, became the first all-British pairing to lift the All England Club trophy since Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey achieved the feat in 1936.
Their final match saw them burst out of the blocks with immediate intent. An early break of serve, capitalising on a “poor service game from Pel,” allowed the local favorites to establish control. They then “raced through the opening set with minimum fuss,” showcasing their strong form and aggressive play that had defined their recent successes.
The second set presented a sterner challenge. Hijikata and Pel, who entered the tournament as alternates and demonstrated remarkable resilience by saving match points in their first two rounds, managed to save a break point early in the set and applied pressure in the fourth game. However, Cash and Glasspool remained resolute, matching their opponents’ intensity. They eventually secured a crucial break to go up 4-2, seemingly taking a decisive step towards the title.
Sealing the Victory in the Tiebreak
Despite being down, Hijikata and Pel fought back, drawing level after eight games in the second set, pushing the British pair to dig deep. But in the ensuing tiebreak, Cash and Glasspool elevated their game, displaying composure and precision when it mattered most. They “moved up a gear in the tiebreak to prevail,” securing the 7-6(3) victory and igniting “huge celebrations” from the captivated audience. Their performance underlined not just their skill, but also the mental fortitude developed over a highly successful grass-court season, culminating in their most prestigious triumph to date.
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