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In a historic moment at Wimbledon, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first all-British pair to secure the men’s doubles title in 89 years. The duo defeated the unseeded team of Rinky Hijikata from Australia and David Pel from the Netherlands with a 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory, marking their first Grand Slam title. Cash, 28, and Glasspool, 31, had previously made history by being the first all-British pair to reach the final since Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960.
This victory not only solidified their place in Wimbledon history but also marked the first time since 1936 that two Britons have been crowned men’s doubles champions at a Grand Slam, following in the footsteps of Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey. Glasspool expressed his elation by stating, “When you say it, it sounds incredible. I didn’t think too much about it. We will never forget this day for all our lives.” Cash also shared his joy, emphasizing their goals of making it to Turin for the ATP Finals and winning a Grand Slam.
The duo’s success continued a streak of British victories in men’s doubles at Grand Slam events, with seven different British men claiming titles since 2012. Cash and Glasspool’s triumph at Wimbledon followed Neal Skupski’s win with Wesley Koolhof two years ago and Henry Patten’s victory with Harri Heliovaara last year. Their dominant performance this season, including wins at Queen’s and Eastbourne, showcased their prowess on grass courts, having won 17 matches and lost just one.
Cash and Glasspool’s journey to the title was marked by intense matches and pressure, facing defending champions and French Open winners along the way. Their stellar performance on Centre Court, highlighted by superior net rallies and strong serving, culminated in a hard-fought victory that solidified their place in British tennis history
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