Overview
- Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo overcame a set and a break deficit to beat Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 and claim the mixed doubles title.
- The pair mounted their comeback by winning six of eight games to take the second set and then broke twice in the third set after the Centre Court roof was closed.
- The win, reported on Thursday, July 9, gives Ostapenko her first Wimbledon title and completes her set of Grand Slam crowns in singles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles.
- Arevalo became the first player from El Salvador to win at Wimbledon and added a third major to his record after Roland Garros doubles titles in 2022 and 2024.
- Arevalo is due back on Centre Court for the men’s doubles final with Mate Pavic, a match that could give him a fourth Grand Slam title and further raise tennis interest in El Salvador.