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Wimbledon 2026 Doubles: Arévalo and Ostapenko Win Mixed Title as Men’s and Women’s Finals Take Shape

While the singles headlines have dominated Wimbledon 2026, the doubles competitions have delivered plenty of drama of their own. Marcelo Arévalo and Jeļena Ostapenko have already been crowned mixed doubles champions, and the men’s and women’s doubles finals are now set, promising a fitting climax to a compelling fortnight at the All England Club.

Mixed Doubles: Arévalo and Ostapenko Triumph

El Salvador’s Marcelo Arévalo and Latvia’s Jeļena Ostapenko came through a hard-fought final to win the mixed doubles title, defeating the pairing of Marc Polmans and Storm Hunter 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. After dropping the opening set, Arévalo and Ostapenko regrouped impressively, edging a tight second set before pulling away in the decider to get their hands on the trophy.

It was a richly deserved title for two of the finest doubles and mixed specialists in the game, blending Arévalo’s assured net play and serving with Ostapenko’s ball-striking power from the baseline. The win also sets up a tantalising storyline for the men’s event, in which Arévalo has a chance to complete a Wimbledon double.

Men’s Doubles Final Set

The men’s doubles final pits defending-calibre pairing Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten against sixth seeds Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić. Heliovaara and Patten booked their place in a second Wimbledon final by edging singles-crossover pair Thanasi Kokkinakis and Aleksandar Kovačević in a tight semifinal decided across two tie-breaks, 7-6(2), 7-6(8). For the British-Finnish duo, it is a chance to add to their growing reputation as one of the tour’s most reliable teams; for Arévalo and Pavić, it is an opportunity to claim a major title together — and for Arévalo, the prospect of a remarkable mixed-and-men’s double.

Women’s Doubles: A First-Time Champion Guaranteed

The women’s doubles is assured of producing a first-time Wimbledon champion. Second seeds Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani, a hugely experienced and consistent partnership, face 10th seeds Guo Hanyu and Kristina Mladenovic in the final. Dabrowski, of Canada, and Brazil’s Stefani have been in excellent form throughout the tournament, while Guo and Mladenovic have enjoyed a superb run to reach the title match. Whichever pair prevails, a new name will be etched onto the Wimbledon honours board.

Finals at a Glance

Event Final
Mixed Doubles (Champions) Arévalo / Ostapenko def. Polmans / Hunter 4-6, 7-5, 6-2
Men’s Doubles Heliovaara / Patten vs Arévalo / Pavić
Women’s Doubles Dabrowski / Stefani vs Guo / Mladenovic

Key Talking Points

The doubles draws at Wimbledon 2026 have showcased the depth and quality of the format, often overshadowed by the singles but no less compelling. Arévalo’s mixed-doubles triumph and his place in the men’s final make him one of the standout figures of the fortnight, while the women’s final guarantees a fresh champion and a feel-good story. For British fans, Henry Patten’s presence in the men’s final offers another reason to tune in.

What’s Next

With the mixed doubles decided and the men’s and women’s finals to come, the doubles competitions will reach their conclusion alongside the singles showpieces. Prime Hunt Daily will bring you the champions, reports and analysis from every final at Wimbledon 2026.