The pair held their nerve in two tiebreaks to claim their third major title together after Wimbledon 2024 and the 2025 Australian Open.
The victory made Patten and Heliövaara the first team since Bob and Mike Bryan in 2011 to win multiple Wimbledon men's doubles titles.
In the on-court ceremony, Heliövaara called Patten "the best partner in the world," while Patten used the moment to criticize ATP proposals to cut doubles draws and urged the sport to expand opportunities instead.
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Wimbledon 2026: Patten & Heliovaara’s Second Title, World No. 1 Reign, and the Doubles Revolution
Overview
On July 11, 2026, Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara made history by winning their second Wimbledon men’s doubles title, marking their third major title together. Their journey was defined by outstanding performance in high-pressure moments, especially in tie-breaks, where they won eight out of nine during the tournament. In the semi-finals, they showed resilience by defeating Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovacevic in two close sets and saving all three break points faced. This victory not only highlighted their composure and teamwork but also solidified their status as one of the top doubles teams in tennis.