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The Guardian
13-07-2025
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- The Guardian
Wimbledon: Cash and Glasspool net first all-British men's doubles title in 89 years
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool have etched their names into Wimbledon history, becoming the first all-British pair to win the men's doubles title since Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey in 1936. In a thrilling final on Centre Court, the fifth seeds defeated the Australian-Dutch duo of Rinky Hijikata and David Pel 6-2, 7-6 (3) in 83 minutes. 'It still feels like we have got a match tomorrow,' said Cash. 'We've been playing so well recently, winning so many matches. It's so special but it hasn't sunk in yet.' Cash and Glasspool secured an early break after a poor service game from Pel and from there found their rhythm quickly in the opening set. In the second, Hijikata and Pel fended off a break point early on and fought hard to break, but Cash and Glasspool held firm, taking a 4-2 lead as they edged closer to the title. With their impressive run as tournament alternates and having survived match points in previous rounds, Hijikata and Pel levelled the set at 4-4 with a quick volley from Pel at the net. Down 6-5, the Britons forced a tie-break and Cash sealed the championship point with a smash in an open court. 'I was just trying to stay in the moment,' said Glasspool. 'You really have to be strong in the tough moments. And, of course, the execution of the shots was really important.' Despite the loss Pel and Hijikata were in good spirits. 'We hadn't even met before the tournament,' said Pel. 'It was our first time speaking on the first day of the tournament. It's amazing.' 'It's been a crazy ride,' said Hijikata. 'It's been so much fun playing with David. It's a dream come true to be playing on Centre Court.' For Cash and Glasspool, this is their first grand slam title, individually or as a team. Their win makes them the 13th all-British pairing to win the Wimbledon men's doubles and the 15th all-British team to win a grand slam men's doubles title. The last all-British duo to reach the men's doubles final here was Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960. Other British players such as Jonny Marray, Neal Skupski and Henry Patten have tasted success in the men's doubles in recent years. Their victories were all achieved alongside foreign partners. 'The fact so many [Britons] do well almost takes away from what's being achieved in doubles,' said Cash. 'There has been a British winner here the past few years so it almost looks normal. I wish there was more press on doubles tennis. There is a lot of personalities out there that people would love. But all we can do is keep our heads down and play as best we can.' Their Wimbledon success caps an incredible summer. After titles at Queen's Club and Eastbourne, Cash and Glasspool arrived at Wimbledon with significant momentum, extending their winning streak on grass to 14 matches. Britain's good fortunes did not transfer to the men's wheelchair doubles title as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid failed to defend their title. They were beaten by Martín de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren 7-6 (1), 7-5 to miss out on their 24th slam title as a duo. De la Puente, from Spain, and Spaargaren, from the Netherlands, broke late in the first set but the British pair broke back immediately to take it to a tie-break. However, De la Puente and Spaargaren won six points in a row to take the first set. The top seeds started the second set strongly but errors crept into their game as De la Puente and Spaargaren broke again to win their first Wimbledon title.
Telegraph
12-07-2025
- Sport
- Telegraph
Wimbledon doubles champion once starred as Djokovic in advertisement
One of Britain's Wimbledon men's doubles champions once starred as Novak Djokovic in a television advertisement, it has emerged. On Saturday, Julian Cash was victorious in two sets in the final, alongside partner Lloyd Glasspool. It was the first time an all-British pair had won the men's doubles at the tournament since 1936. But the 28-year-old previously had a taste of the limelight 10 years ago when he played the role of Djokovic in an advertisement for the Australia and New Zealand Bank, supposedly because he was said to look like the former world No 1. In 2017, the Brighton-born player told The Argus newspaper: 'One of my friends was working for an agency and they had asked him if he knew anyone that played tennis at a high level and looked vaguely like him, so he put me forward. 'When I watch the advert, I find it's pretty obvious that it's me, but I guess I do look a little bit like him from a distance.' Clare Balding, the BBC sports presenter, mentioned the doubles number 12's former television appearance as he and Glasspool, 31, held their trophies. 'You can see why Julian Cash has had work as a double for Novak Djokovic,' she said. 'There is definitely a similarity, and it might be something that he adds to his repertoire on a more regular basis.' The duo had already made history before stepping on court by becoming the first all-British pair to reach the final since Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960. The last British pair to be crowned doubles champions was Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey 89 years ago. Motorbike plans Speaking after the match, against Australian Rinky Hijikata and Dutchman David Pel, Glasspool said: 'When you say it, it sounds incredible. I didn't think too much about it. We will never forget this day for all our lives.' Cash added: 'We had two goals this year – one was to make it to Turin [for the ATP Finals ] and the other was to win a slam. To do it here, it couldn't mean more.' The pair will take home £680,000 between them in winnings. When asked how they planned to spend it, Glasspool revealed Cash wanted to buy 'a new motorbike'. Cash added: 'I've just been looking. That's all I'll say. I mean, I have one. I've had it for [a] long time, and I've been using it to get to Queen's, Eastbourne, and here a little bit. It's been good for the traffic, so I might have a look at that.' On Friday, Djokovic, 38, was knocked out of the men's singles semi-final in straight sets by Italian Jannik Sinner, 23. Speaking at a press conference after the defeat, the 24-grand slam title holder said: 'I'm not planning to finish my Wimbledon career today. 'So I'm planning to come back definitely at least one more time, play on Centre Court for sure. I've put everything I possibly can when it comes to training and preparing myself so I can play my best at grand slams. 'Those are the tournaments that I care about at this stage of my career the most.'
The Independent
12-07-2025
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- The Independent
Brits Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool clinch historic Wimbledon men's doubles title
British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made Wimbledon history by winning the men's doubles title, becoming the first all-British pairing to do so since Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey lifted the trophy in 1936. Cash, 28, and 31-year-old Glasspool beat Australian Rinky Hijikata and David Pel of the Netherlands 6-2, 7-6(3) in the final on Centre Court. Brits have enjoyed considerable success in the men's doubles in the last 15 years, with Jonny Marray, Neal Skupski and Henry Patten all winning with foreign partners - the latter lifting the title last year alongside Finn Harri Heliovaara. 'When you say that it sounds incredible,' said Glasspool. "It's been one Brit (winner) the last couple of years, now we've given you two Brits.' Fifth seeds Cash and Glasspool have dominated on the grass this summer and, following titles at Queen's and in Eastbourne, have now won 14 straight matches. 'We've played a crazy amount of tennis on grass, there was a lot of pressure on our shoulders,' added Cash. 'It means the world. Our team backed us all the way. To do it here is incredible.' But it was to be disappointment for Britain in the men's wheelchair doubles final as Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid could not defend their title. The six-time winners and top seeds were upset 7-6(1), 7-5 on Court One by Martin De La Puente from Spain and Dutchman Ruben Spaargaren. 'It's an incredible feeling to be out here on an iconic court like this,' said Hewett, 27. 'We've got our hands on the trophy a couple of times before, but win or lose it's always a special feeling playing on home turf.' Scotland's Reid, 33, added: 'Obviously we are really disappointed. It wasn't our best performance today but we have to say congratulations to Martin and Ruben.'
Telegraph
12-07-2025
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- Telegraph
British men win Wimbledon doubles
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool have become the first all-British pairing to win the men's doubles final at Wimbledon in the Open era. A 6-2, 7-6 win secured the title in record time after David Pel of Netherlands and Australia's Rinky Hijikata were swept aside in the new three-set format. Cash, 28, and Glasspool, 31, were already the first all-British pair to reach the final since Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960. In 30C temperatures on Centre Court, the big-serving pair easily overpowered their opponents in the first set, hitting the same form that saw them serve 11 aces to their opponents' none in the semi-final. However, there were jitters in the second set before they regained composure to take the title in a 7-3 tie-break. The pair have been irresistible on grass this summer, having also been the first British men's pair to win Queen's in the Open era. They also triumphed at Eastbourne, having knocked out defending Wimbledon champions Henry Patten and Harri Heliovaara. Britons have been in the ascendancy in the doubles for several years, with Patten winning the title alongside Finnish partner Heliovaara last year.
The Independent
12-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool clinch historic Wimbledon men's doubles title
British duo Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool made Wimbledon history by winning the men's doubles title. Cash, 28, and 31-year-old Glasspool beat Australian Rinky Hijikata and David Pel of the Netherlands 6-2 7-6 (3) in the final on Centre Court. Jonny Marray, Neal Skupski and Henry Patten 12 months ago have all been home winners at Wimbledon in the last 15 years, but all with foreign partners. Cash and Glasspool are the first all-British pairing to win the title since Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey lifted the trophy in 1936. 'When you say that it sounds incredible,' said Glasspool. 'It's been one Brit (winner) the last couple of years, now we've given you two Brits.' Cash and Glasspool have dominated on the grass this summer and, following titles at Queen's and in Eastbourne, have now won 14 straight matches. 'We've played a crazy amount of tennis on grass, there was a lot of pressure on our shoulders,' added Cash. 'It means the world. Our team backed us all the way. To do it here is incredible.' In the men's wheelchair doubles final, Britain's Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid lost their title. The six-time winners and top seeds were upset 7-6 (1) 7-5 on Court One by Martin De La Puente from Spain and Dutchman Ruben Spaargaren. 'It's an incredible feeling to be out here on an iconic court like this,' said Hewett, 27. 'We've got our hands on the trophy a couple of times before, but win or lose it's always a special feeling playing on home turf.' Scotland's Reid, 33, added: 'Obviously we are really disappointed. It wasn't our best performance today but we have to say congratulations to Martin and Ruben.'
