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Patten/Heliovaara Reach Wimbledon Doubles Final

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Great Britain's Henry Patten and partner Harri Heliovaara are back in the Wimbledon men's doubles final after a hard-fought victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic and Thanasi Kokkinakis. The world number ones secured their spot by winning 7-6 (7-2) 7-6 (10-8), continuing their impressive run of winning six out of seven tie-breaks this tournament.

This marks their second Wimbledon final in three years, having previously won the title in 2024. The duo, who only teamed up in 2024, are aiming for their third Grand Slam title, adding to their 2025 Australian Open victory. They face a familiar challenge in the final: El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo and Croatia's Mate Pavic.

Arevalo and Pavic, who defeated Patten and Heliovaara in the Queen's Club final last month, advanced by beating Britain's defending champions. Patten expressed a mix of joy and relief but anticipates nerves for the Centre Court final. Their performance solidifies their status as a dominant force in men's doubles heading into Saturday's championship match.