Wimbledon – Ostapenko and Arevalo Complete Mixed Doubles Comeback
Wimbledon – Wimbledon mixed doubles champions Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo produced a determined recovery on Centre Court, overturning a set-and-a-break deficit to beat Australia’s Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the final.
Wimbledon mixed doubles final delivers late momentum shift
Hunter and Polmans made the sharper start and took control during the opening set. The Australian pair earned a 6-4 advantage before extending their lead early in the second set with a break of serve, moving ahead 3-1 and placing Ostapenko and Arevalo under sustained pressure.
The contest changed quickly from that point. Ostapenko and Arevalo found greater consistency on return and began to make inroads against the Australian team’s serve. They won six of the following eight games, breaking twice to turn the second set around and level the final at one set apiece with a 7-5 scoreline.
Centre Court comeback seals title
The Centre Court roof was closed before the deciding set, but the shift in momentum remained firmly with Ostapenko and Arevalo. The pair continued to play with confidence, breaking Hunter and Polmans in the fourth game before adding another break in the eighth.
That proved enough to complete a 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 victory after one hour and 56 minutes. Their ability to recover from a difficult position gave them the title and brought an end to a closely fought final.
First Wimbledon trophy for Ostapenko
The win marked Ostapenko’s first Wimbledon title and added another major achievement to her career. The Latvian has already won Grand Slam titles in singles and women’s doubles, including the 2017 French Open singles crown and the 2024 US Open women’s doubles title.
She had previously reached two Wimbledon finals without lifting the trophy. Ostapenko finished runner-up in the mixed doubles event in 2019 and again in the women’s doubles final last year. This time, she left the All England Club with the championship.
Speaking after the match, Ostapenko said the result was especially meaningful because it completed her collection of Grand Slam titles across singles, doubles and mixed doubles. She also praised her partnership with Arevalo, saying the pair enjoyed playing together and had built a strong connection on court.
Arevalo makes history for El Salvador
Arevalo became the first player from El Salvador to win a Wimbledon title. The 35-year-old already had two Grand Slam men’s doubles titles from Roland Garros, having won the French Open in 2022 and 2024.
The Wimbledon success was his third major title overall, and he still has another opportunity to add to his London campaign. Arevalo is scheduled to play the men’s doubles final alongside Mate Pavic on Saturday.
Arevalo said the moment carried particular importance because tennis is not a major sport in El Salvador. He described playing on Centre Court as a dream and recalled choosing not to join a team tour of the stadium earlier in the week because he wanted to earn the chance to compete there.
He added that he hoped the result would encourage young people in his home country to pursue ambitious goals through hard work and belief.