US Open 2026: Neal Skupski & Christian Harrison seal men’s doubles title

It was only fitting that Skupski would receive the title in the presentation from his former teammate and 2016 champion, Jamie Murray.

“I don’t know what to say – I’m still in shock,” Skupski said. “Losing twice and having match points in the final, it was tough part of my career. It’s amazing what a year does in tennis.

“This moment right now feels so special, thank you to everybody.”

Harrison added, “It’s been a great year to get two titles like this. To do it at home, I’m speechless.”

This was the fifth time in six years that a British player had featured in the US Open men’s doubles final, and Skupski came out determined to get his hands on the title for the first time.

At 3-3 in the first set, Skupski set up the team’s first break point before Harrison struck a laser backhand winner down the line to edge in front.

Having taken the first set, Skupski and Harrison grew in confidence but saw a key break opportunity come and go at 4-4 in the second set.

The tie-break saw several twists and turns from start to finish. In a run of six mini-breaks, Skupski and Harrison missed the chance to serve for it, and the German team lost a set point on serve as well.

After the change of ends at 6-6, Puetz fired a forehand off the frame into the stands, giving Harrison the chance to serve with championship point.

After missing three championship points in last year’s final, it was only fitting that Skupski would be the one to put away a clean volley winner to seal the title.

British players have now won three of the four Grand Slams on offer this season, with British representation in all three.

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