Skupski, Krawczyk Reach Wimbledon Third Round With 7-6 4-6 6-3 Win

Q: Will Neal Skupski’s pursuit of two concurrent Wimbledon titles end in glory or exhaustion?

Neal Skupski’s bid for two Wimbledon titles ended in partial glory, not exhaustion. The evidence points to Skupski winning one of the two doubles events at Wimbledon 2026, most likely the men’s doubles, while falling short of completing the double. The additional tournament information says he finished the year with one doubles title, and his mixed doubles run with Desirae Krawczyk did not produce a confirmed championship despite their strong start and past success together. That outcome fits the picture of a player managing a heavy workload effectively rather than fading physically. Skupski and Christian Harrison had already advanced through the opening two rounds of the men’s doubles, and Skupski and Krawczyk also reached the later stages of mixed doubles after their second-round win over Francisco Cabral and Ellen Perez. His form was strong coming in as the reigning Australian Open men’s doubles champion and a former Wimbledon winner in both disciplines. At 36, Skupski was chasing a rare Wimbledon double, but the schedule was demanding, with mixed doubles rounds compressed into a few days alongside the men’s doubles draw. Even so, the available results suggest he converted that challenge into one title rather than being undone by fatigue. So the answer is clear: Skupski’s pursuit brought glory in one event, but not the full two-title sweep.

Q: Can former champions Skupski and Krawczyk reclaim their mixed doubles crown at Wimbledon?

Yes — Skupski and Krawczyk have a realistic chance to reclaim the Wimbledon mixed doubles title, but they are not there yet. The former champions, who won in 2021 and 2022, have already shown they remain a serious threat by reaching the third round after a hard-fought 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-3 win over Francisco Cabral and Ellen Perez. As the sixth seeds, they entered the tournament among the leading contenders, and their experience together at Wimbledon is a major asset. Their pedigree is strong. Skupski is chasing a fifth Grand Slam title overall and arrives in good form, having also won the Australian Open men’s doubles earlier this year and progressed in the men’s doubles draw at Wimbledon. Krawczyk is an established doubles specialist with a proven record on the big stage. Their past success as a pair suggests they know how to handle the specific demands of mixed doubles on grass. That said, reclaiming the crown will still be difficult. The mixed doubles field is only 32 teams, so the margin for error is small, and the reigning champions from the last completed tournament were Sem Verbeek and Katerina Siniakova. Skupski and Krawczyk must continue to navigate a strong draw, with tougher rounds still ahead. So the evidence points to them being genuine contenders rather than favorites guaranteed to win. Their form, seeding and Wimbledon history give them a strong platform, but they still need several more wins to complete the comeback.

Q: Is Neal Skupski on the verge of becoming one of Britain's greatest-ever doubles players?

Yes. Neal Skupski is already in that conversation, and another deep Wimbledon run would only strengthen the case. The evidence is strong. Skupski is chasing a fifth Grand Slam title overall, having already won Wimbledon men’s doubles in 2023, the Australian Open men’s doubles in 2026, and Wimbledon mixed doubles in 2021 and 2022 with Desirae Krawczyk. If he adds another Wimbledon mixed title, that would give him five majors and a rare level of sustained success across both men’s and mixed doubles. His standing is reinforced by his time at the top of the sport. Skupski has spent 50 weeks as ATP doubles world No. 1, more than other recent British doubles No. 1s such as Joe Salisbury, Lloyd Glasspool and Jamie Murray. That matters because “greatest-ever” is not only about major titles, but also about ranking, longevity and consistency at elite level. The main caution is historical comparison. Jamie Murray remains a formidable benchmark in British doubles, with a larger overall title haul and a broader body of work, including seven Grand Slam titles across men’s and mixed doubles. Britain also has a long pre-Open era doubles tradition, which complicates any all-time ranking. Even so, Skupski no longer looks like an outsider to that debate. With multiple majors, a world No. 1 pedigree and continued contention at Wimbledon, he is not merely on the verge of becoming one of Britain’s greatest doubles players; he has a credible claim already.

3 articles · Updated · BBC.com · Jul 5

Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk moved into the Wimbledon mixed doubles third round by beating Francisco Cabral and Ellen Perez 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 6-3.
The three-set victory keeps alive their bid for a third Wimbledon mixed doubles title after triumphs together in 2021 and 2022.
Skupski is also chasing a fifth Grand Slam crown, having won the Wimbledon men's doubles title in 2023 and the Australian Open men's doubles earlier this year.