U.S. Open: Harrison and Skupski win men's doubles title
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski secured the U.S. Open men's doubles title after defeating Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz. This victory marks the pair's second Grand Slam title of the 2026 season.
Why it matters
Documents a significant achievement in professional tennis, highlighting the success of a newly formed partnership.
Christian Harrison and Neal Skupski beat Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz 6-4 7-6(6) on Saturday (September 12, 2026) to win the U.S. Open men's doubles title.
The reigning Australian Open champions took the first set after Harrison struck a two-handed backhand return winner to break for a 4-3 lead. The American-British duo held serve the rest of the way to take the set 6-4.
Their German opponents fought back in the second set and moved 3-2 ahead but Harrison and Skupski responded with a love hold to level at 3-3.
The 2024 runners-up went up 4-3 and later 5-4 after saving a set point, but Harrison and Skupski stayed in contention. Harrison, serving with the sun in his eyes, held in a five-point game to force a tiebreak.
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