Unseeded Duo Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara's Unforgettable Wimbledon Victory
Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara achieved their first Grand Slam title after an intense match at Wimbledon, defeating Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in three tie-breakers. Heliovaara made history by becoming the first Finnish man to win Wimbledon doubles, marking an emotional and unforgettable victory.
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In an electrifying Wimbledon men's doubles final, unseeded duo Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara saved three match points in the second set and clinched their first Grand Slam title by defeating Australian team Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7 (7), 7-6 (8), 7-6 (11-9).
With this victory, Heliovaara became the first Finnish man to win the Wimbledon doubles. Overcome with emotion, he sank to his knees in tears, then rested his head on Patten's shoulder as both awaited the trophy presentation.
Patten, now the third British man in the professional era to win the men's doubles at Wimbledon, reflected on the tight match which saw them save multiple match points. Despite missing a set point in the first set, they staged a dramatic comeback in the second and third sets to secure their historic victory.
(With inputs from agencies.)