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Skupski & Harrison Win US Open 2026 Men's Doubles Title

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Britain's Neal Skupski and American partner Christian Harrison won the US Open men's doubles title, defeating sixth seeds Tim Puetz and Kevin Krawietz 6-4 7-6 (8-6) without dropping a set in New York. The fifth seeds claimed their second Grand Slam trophy together after their Australian Open triumph in January, their first major as a pairing. Skupski had previously suffered heartbreaking defeats in the 2022 and 2023 US Open finals, missing three championship points last year alongside Joe Salisbury.

Cheered by the Flushing Meadows crowd rallying behind home hope Harrison, the pair saved a set point in the second-set tie-break before Skupski sealed victory with a smash at the net. "I don't know what to say really, I'm still in shock," said Skupski. "Losing twice and having championship points in the final last year was a tough part of my career, but it's amazing what a year does in tennis." Skupski and Harrison secured the only break in the first set, with Harrison slamming a backhand winner down the line. Victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium marks Skupski's third doubles Grand Slam title after Wimbledon 2023 with Wesley Koolhof, plus two mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon in 2021 and 2022 with Desirae Krawczyk.