Finland’s Harri Heliovaara and Britain’s Henry Patten claimed the Australian Open Men’s Doubles title in a dramatic late-night final on Saturday, adding another Grand Slam victory to their Wimbledon triumph.
The sixth-seeded duo overcame Italy’s third seeds, Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori, in a marathon match lasting over three hours. The final score was 6-7 (16/18), 7-6 (7/5), 6-3, with the match concluding close to 2:00 am.
Highlights of the Match
- The first-set tiebreak alone lasted a staggering 24 minutes, ending in favor of the Italian pair. The opening set, which lasted 87 minutes, set the tone for the high-intensity clash.
- Heliovaara and Patten rallied to clinch the second set in another closely fought tiebreak, ultimately dominating the third set to secure victory.
The win marks a painful defeat for Bolelli and Vavassori, who have now lost back-to-back Australian Open finals and also faced heartbreak in last year’s French Open title decider.
Sunday’s Finals
The tournament will conclude on Sunday, featuring the Men’s Singles and Women’s Doubles Finals:
- Defending champion Jannik Sinner will face Alexander Zverev for the men’s singles crown in a showdown between the world’s top-ranked players.
Heliovaara and Patten’s remarkable victory cements their status as a dominant force in men’s doubles, with their focus now turning to future tournaments.
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