American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title after beating German sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday (local time). Fifth-seeded Harrison and Skupski completed the US Open without dropping a set, securing their second Grand Slam title of the season after winning the Australian Open earlier this year.&nbsp;The win also helped Harrison and Skupski avenge their earlier loss to Krawietz and Puetz. The German pair had beaten them in a match tiebreak in the Adelaide semifinals earlier this year.&nbsp;During the match, Harrison and Skupski made the crucial breakthrough in the first set by breaking serve once before taking it 6-4. The second set was much closer, with both teams holding serve and Krawietz and Puetz saving a break point at 4-4 to force a tiebreak.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/elena-rybakina-stuns-aryna-sabalenka-to-win-maiden-us-open-title-1789272443826">Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden US Open title</a>&nbsp;The tiebreak remained tightly contested, but Harrison and Skupski held their nerve at the crucial moments. After Puetz missed a chance at 6-5, Harrison served for the championship and Skupski finished the job at the net to seal the victory.&nbsp;“We felt your energy today, so thank you for the support in this final,” Harrison told the New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium after the victory, according to the US Open website.&nbsp;“Thanks to my partner, Neal. It’s been a great year, to get two titles like this, and to do it at home,” he added.&nbsp;The victory made Harrison a two-time Grand Slam champion and lifted him into the world’s top 10 in doubles for the first time. He is set to rise to No. 4, while Skupski will move up to No. 3.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-sl-women-s-asia-cup-final-when-and-where-to-watch-live-streaming-in-india-1789270936277">IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;For Skupski, the win ended his wait for a US Open title. He had previously finished runner-up in New York in 2022 with Wesley Koolhof and in 2025 with Joe Salisbury. Last year, he also held match points before losing the championship final.&nbsp;“This speech gets a little easier once you’ve won,” Skupski said during the trophy presentation, referencing his previous losses at the venue, as per the US Open website.&nbsp;“Losing twice, and having match points last year in the championship final…it was a tough part of my career. But it’s amazing what a year does in tennis.”&nbsp;Skupski, who won Wimbledon with Koolhof in 2023, now needs only a French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) to win the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title, completing the tournament without losing a set and claiming their second Grand Slam of the year.

American Christian Harrison and British partner Neal Skupski won the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title after beating German sixth seeds Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday (local time). Fifth-seeded Harrison and Skupski completed the US Open without dropping a set, securing their second Grand Slam title of the season after winning the Australian Open earlier this year. The win also helped Harrison and Skupski avenge their earlier loss to Krawietz and Puetz. The German pair had beaten them in a match tiebreak in the Adelaide semifinals earlier this year. During the match, Harrison and Skupski made the crucial breakthrough in the first set by breaking serve once before taking it 6-4. The second set was much closer, with both teams holding serve and Krawietz and Puetz saving a break point at 4-4 to force a tiebreak. Also Read - Elena Rybakina stuns Aryna Sabalenka to win maiden US Open title The tiebreak remained tightly contested, but Harrison and Skupski held their nerve at the crucial moments. After Puetz missed a chance at 6-5, Harrison served for the championship and Skupski finished the job at the net to seal the victory. “We felt your energy today, so thank you for the support in this final,” Harrison told the New York crowd inside Arthur Ashe Stadium after the victory, according to the US Open website. “Thanks to my partner, Neal. It’s been a great year, to get two titles like this, and to do it at home,” he added. The victory made Harrison a two-time Grand Slam champion and lifted him into the world’s top 10 in doubles for the first time. He is set to rise to No. 4, while Skupski will move up to No. 3. Also Read - IND vs SL, Women's Asia Cup Final: Where to watch live streaming in India? For Skupski, the win ended his wait for a US Open title. He had previously finished runner-up in New York in 2022 with Wesley Koolhof and in 2025 with Joe Salisbury. Last year, he also held match points before losing the championship final. “This speech gets a little easier once you’ve won,” Skupski said during the trophy presentation, referencing his previous losses at the venue, as per the US Open website. “Losing twice, and having match points last year in the championship final…it was a tough part of my career. But it’s amazing what a year does in tennis.” Skupski, who won Wimbledon with Koolhof in 2023, now needs only a French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam. With inputs from agencies

Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) to win the 2026 US Open men’s doubles title, completing the tournament without losing a set and claiming their second Grand Slam of the year.

Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title

Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison defeated Australia’s Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6(4), 6-4 to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title on Saturday (Jan 31). It was the first grand slam tournament the British-American pair had played together. The win, in front of a loud Australian crowd, earned Harrison his first grand slam title. For Skupski, it was his fourth major title in men’s and mixed doubles, and his first grand slam victory outside Wimbledon. With rain forcing the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena, the match started quickly. Skupski and Harrison moved ahead 4-2 in the opening set, but the Australian pair fought back with strong crowd support to bring it level.&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/mertens-zhang-seal-women-s-doubles-title-at-australian-open-2026-1769829482745">Mertens, Zhang seal women’s doubles title at Australian Open 2026</a>&nbsp;The set went to a tense tie-break, which Skupski and Harrison won after Skupski finished the point with a strong overhead shot. In the second set, the British-American team broke serve early and held on, even as Kubler and Polmans pushed hard to stay in the match.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Australians saved two championship points, but Harrison finally ended the contest by delivering an ace down the middle on the third opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;“It was not easy out there today,” said 31-year-old Harrison, whose older brother Ryan won the French Open men’s doubles in 2017.&nbsp;Addressing the 36-year-old Skupski, a Wimbledon doubles winner in 2023, he said: “Some tough moments but I knew your experience would pay off. It was fun to battle this match together.”&nbsp;Also Read - <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/ind-vs-nz-5th-t20i-when-and-where-to-watch-india-vs-new-zealand-match-live-streaming-in-india-1769828087993">IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch match live streaming in India?</a>&nbsp;Earlier today, Belgium’s Elise Mertens and her partner Zhang Shuai of China won their first grand slam women’s doubles title together at Rod Laver Arena. The duo defeated Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia in the final. Playing just their seventh tournament as a team, the fourth-seeded pair beat the seventh seeds in straight sets, 7-6(7-4), 6-4. With the victory, Mertens, currently ranked sixth, is set to regain the world No.1 position in women’s doubles.&nbsp;With inputs from agencies

Harrison won his first Grand Slam title, while Skupski added a fourth major to his record in doubles and mixed doubles, marking his first Grand Slam victory outside Wimbledon.

Sixth seeds Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison defeated Australia’s Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans 7-6(4), 6-4 to win the Australian Open men’s doubles title on Saturday (Jan 31). It was the first grand slam tournament the British-American pair had played together. The win, in front of a loud Australian crowd, earned Harrison his first grand slam title. For Skupski, it was his fourth major title in men’s and mixed doubles, and his first grand slam victory outside Wimbledon. With rain forcing the roof closed at Rod Laver Arena, the match started quickly. Skupski and Harrison moved ahead 4-2 in the opening set, but the Australian pair fought back with strong crowd support to bring it level. Also Read - Mertens, Zhang seal women’s doubles title at Australian Open 2026 The set went to a tense tie-break, which Skupski and Harrison won after Skupski finished the point with a strong overhead shot. In the second set, the British-American team broke serve early and held on, even as Kubler and Polmans pushed hard to stay in the match. The Australians saved two championship points, but Harrison finally ended the contest by delivering an ace down the middle on the third opportunity. “It was not easy out there today,” said 31-year-old Harrison, whose older brother Ryan won the French Open men’s doubles in 2017. Addressing the 36-year-old Skupski, a Wimbledon doubles winner in 2023, he said: “Some tough moments but I knew your experience would pay off. It was fun to battle this match together.” Also Read - IND vs NZ, 5th T20I: When and where to watch match live streaming in India? Earlier today, Belgium’s Elise Mertens and her partner Zhang Shuai of China won their first grand slam women’s doubles title together at Rod Laver Arena. The duo defeated Anna Danilina of Kazakhstan and Aleksandra Krunic of Serbia in the final. Playing just their seventh tournament as a team, the fourth-seeded pair beat the seventh seeds in straight sets, 7-6(7-4), 6-4. With the victory, Mertens, currently ranked sixth, is set to regain the world No.1 position in women’s doubles. With inputs from agencies

Harrison won his first Grand Slam title, while Skupski added a fourth major to his record in doubles and mixed doubles, marking his first Grand Slam victory outside Wimbledon.

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Harrison, Skupski beat Krawietz-Puetz to win maiden US Open men’s doubles title

Australian Open 2026: Harrison, Skupski clinch men’s doubles crown