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US Open: Granollers and Zeballos Save Match Points to Claim Title

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Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos
Granollers and Zeballos win thrilling US Open men's doubles title


Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos saved three match points to win the US Open men's doubles title, defeating Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5. Get the latest tennis updates.


“I can't believe we just won the US Open. It's so beautiful to be here. It's always tough to find a good crowd for...”


Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos made history with a thrilling 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 win over British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the US Open men's doubles final. The Spanish-Argentine duo saved three match points in the deciding set, showcasing their resilience under pressure. This victory marks their second Grand Slam title of 2025, following their win at the French Open in June.


The match was a closely contested one, with Granollers and Zeballos facing a tough start as they dropped the opening set 6-3. However, they bounced back in the second set, taking the tiebreaker 7-4. The real drama unfolded in the third set, where Salisbury and Skupski held three championship points at 4-5, only to see Granollers and Zeballos reel off eight consecutive points to hold serve and then break for the win.




“It was an amazing battle,” 40-year-old Zeballos said. “These matches are so unfair when there is a winner and a loser. The guys (Britons) did great and they also deserved to win.


“I can't believe we just won the US Open. It's so beautiful to be here. It's always tough to find a good crowd for doubles, but you guys are amazing.”


Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos faced a tough start in the US Open men's doubles final, dropping the first set 6-3 after a pair of double faults gifted Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski a crucial break. However, the Spanish-Argentine duo showed resilience in the second set, saving three break points from 40-0 down at 3-3 and reeling off five straight points to secure a crucial hold.




The set went to a tiebreak, where Granollers and Zeballos seized the opportunity, taking advantage of a double fault and net error from Salisbury and Skupski to level the match at one set apiece. This momentum shift set the stage for a thrilling third set, where Granollers and Zeballos would ultimately prevail.


The deciding set was a thrilling serving battle, with both pairs holding their serves until Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski earned three match points. However, Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos showed incredible resilience, producing a gritty hold to save the match points and shift the momentum in their favor.




Riding the momentum, Granollers and Zeballos broke Salisbury and Skupski in the next game, setting up a chance to serve for the championship. They sealed the title on their second championship point, capping off an incredible comeback.


Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski's bid to become the first all-British team to win the US Open men's doubles title since 1903 fell short. Despite holding three championship points, they lost to Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos in a thrilling 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5 match.




Salisbury graciously congratulated the winners, saying, “Congratulations to Marcel and Horacio, you have been better than us this year. As in Paris, I can't think of two better men to compete against.” This sentiment echoes the respect between the players, considering Granollers and Zeballos also defeated them in the French Open final earlier this year.


US Open Men's Doubles Final Details:

Winners: Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos
Runners-up: Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski
Score: 3-6, 7-6(4), 7-5
Prize Money: $1 million for the winners, $500,000 for the runners-up
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The last all-British pair to win the US Open men's doubles title were Laurence and Reginald Doherty, who achieved this feat 123 years ago. Granollers and Zeballos's win marks their second Grand Slam title of the year, solidifying their position as strong contenders for the Year-End ATP Doubles No. 1 ranking.




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