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Harrison and Skupski Win U.S. Open to Complete Two‑Major Year

Their straight‑sets run at Flushing Meadows, capped by a tiebreak escape, marks a rare Australian Open‑U.S. Open double for a men's team.

Britain's Neal Skupski and American Christian Harrison celebrate after defeating Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in the US Open men's doubles final
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 12, 2026 Britain's Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison of the U.S celebrate after winning their doubles final against Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Germany's Tim Puetz REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 12, 2026 Christian Harrison of the U.S and Britain's Neal Skupski celebrate with the trophy after winning their doubles final against Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Germany's Tim Puetz
Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 12, 2026 Britain's Neal Skupski in action with Christian Harrison of the U.S during their doubles final against Germany's Kevin Krawietz and Germany's Tim Puetz REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Overview

  • Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski defeated Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4, 7-6(6) to win the U.S. Open men's doubles title.
  • The pair did not drop a set all tournament and saved a set point in the second‑set tiebreak to clinch the final.
  • This victory is the duo’s second Grand Slam of the year after their Australian Open win, a feat achieved by only a few men's teams since 1988.
  • The title is Skupski’s third Grand Slam doubles crown and follows earlier final losses, while Harrison’s triumph caps a comeback after years of injury and multiple surgeries.
  • Krawietz and Puetz finished runners‑up again, underscoring their consistent Grand Slam form even as they continue to come up short in finals.