British Duo Wins Wimbledon Men's Doubles Final

Rinky Hijikata and David Pel were defeated in the Wimbledon men's doubles final by Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool in a 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) victory. Hijikata described it as a "dream come true" to play in the final, while Pel revealed that they only met before the tournament. Cash and Glasspool became the first all-British team to lift the Wimbledon men's doubles crown since 1936.

Title: Cash and Glasspool Make History at Wimbledon, Defeating Hijikata and Pel

July 2, 2025 — Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made history at the Wimbledon Championships, defeating Rinky Hijikata and David Pel in the men's doubles final. The British duo secured their victory with a hard-fought 6-2, 7-6 (7-3) triumph on Centre Court, becoming the first all-British team to lift the Wimbledon men's doubles crown since 1936 [1].

Hijikata, who described the final as a "dream come true," faced a formidable challenge against Cash and Glasspool, who had already established themselves as one of the top doubles teams on the grass court circuit. Pel, who had never played with Hijikata before the tournament, revealed that they had only met on the day the tournament started. Despite the unfamiliarity, the pair put up a strong fight, but Cash and Glasspool's experience and teamwork proved to be the deciding factor [4].

Cash and Glasspool's victory marks a significant milestone in British tennis history. The duo had already won the men's doubles titles at Queen's and Eastbourne earlier this season, and their 17-1 win record on grass this year further highlights their dominance on the surface [3]. Their success at Wimbledon follows a string of victories by British doubles teams, including Neal Skupski and Wesley Koolhof in 2023 and Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara in 2024 [1].

The win was particularly meaningful for Cash and Glasspool, who had set two primary goals for the year: making it to the ATP Finals in Turin and winning a Grand Slam title. With their victory at Wimbledon, they have achieved both objectives, securing their place in tennis history [2].

References:
1. [1] https://www.lta.org.uk/fan-zone/wimbledon-championships/news/2025-julian-cash-and-lloyd-glasspool-crowned-first-all-british-mens-doubles-winners-since-1936/
2. [2] https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/sports/its-sinner-vs-alcaraz-in-wimbledon-finals-novak-djokovic-loses-to-world-no-1/articleshow/122393420.cms
3. [3] https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cr5v16e7mjzo
4. [4] https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/tennis/wimbledon/historic-julian-cash-and-lloyd-glasspool-become-first-british-pair-of-modern-era-to-win-mens-doubles-title-at-wimbledon-2025/articleshow/122407286.cms