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Latvia & El Salvador Duo Conquer Wimbledon Doubles
9 Jul
Summary
- Ostapenko and Arevalo won the Wimbledon mixed doubles title.
- They came from a set down to defeat the Australian pair.
- Arevalo becomes first Salvadoran to win Wimbledon title.
Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo triumphed in the Wimbledon mixed doubles final on Thursday. The pair mounted a significant comeback, rallying from a set down to defeat Australia's Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans in a thrilling 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 match.
This victory signifies a historic moment for El Salvador, with Marcelo Arevalo becoming the first player from his country to win a Wimbledon title. Arevalo, a two-time French Open men's doubles champion, expressed his desire to inspire young athletes.
Jelena Ostapenko, already a Grand Slam singles champion, further enhanced her impressive record with this mixed doubles crown. She shared that maintaining a fighting spirit and positivity, particularly from her partner, was crucial to overcoming their initial frustration and securing the maiden Wimbledon title for their partnership.
