In the early hours of July 10th (Vietnam time), the Centre Court of the All England Club witnessed the official emergence of the first champions of Wimbledon 2026. The Latvian-El Salvadoran pair, Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo, staged a remarkable comeback to claim the top spot in the mixed doubles event.
Resilience in overcoming difficulties under the canopy of the Central courtyard.
The final got off to a rocky start for the second-seeded pair. Their opponents, Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans from Australia, entered the match with great confidence. With sharp combinations, the Australian pair quickly won the opening set 6-4 and maintained their advantage by breaking serve early in the second set.
However, the turning point of the match came when the roof of the Center Court was closed. Under indoor conditions, Ostapenko and Arevalo began to find their rhythm again. They reclaimed a crucial break at a decisive moment to win the second set 7-5, before completely dominating their opponent in the deciding set with a 6-2 victory.
After 1 hour and 56 minutes of play, the Latvian-El Salvadoran pair officially completed their comeback to claim the championship. Statistics show that Arevalo's consistency in returning serves and his ability to control the net were key to their turnaround.
A historic milestone for Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo
This victory holds immense historical significance for Jelena Ostapenko personally. The Latvian player has officially completed her collection of Major titles in three different events: women's singles (Roland Garros 2017), women's doubles (US Open 2024), and now mixed doubles at Wimbledon 2026. This is a well-deserved reward after her missed opportunities at the All England Club in 2019 and 2025.
"Becoming Grand Slam champions in all three events is very special. We played well together, enjoyed every moment on the court, and winning Wimbledon is truly an unforgettable feeling," Ostapenko shared after the match.
As for Marcelo Arevalo, he continued to write new history for Salvadoran tennis by becoming the first player from his country to win Wimbledon. This is his third Grand Slam title, following two men's doubles victories at Roland Garros (2022, 2024). Notably, Arevalo still has the opportunity to increase his record as he is progressing deep in the men's doubles with his partner Mate Pavic.