All-British duo make Wimbledon history with men's doubles glory

As with any great partnership, success often comes from striking the right balance between reason and impulse. 

So, it’s fitting that after Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool etched their names into Wimbledon history by becoming the first all-British pair in nearly 90 years to win the men’s doubles title, one plans to use his share of the prize money to pay off his mortgage while the other is eyeing up a new motorcycle.

The last time two Brits clinched the title, when Pat Hughes and Raymond Tuckey lifted the trophy in 1936, Fred Perry was crowned Wimbledon champion.

Big servers Cash, 28, and Glasspool, 31, defeated Australian Rinky Hijikata and Dutchman David Pel 6-2, 7-6 in 83 minutes on Centre Court to clinch their first Grand Slam title.

The duo twice had to serve to save the second set to force a tie-break before Cash sealed the win with a smash into the open court.

Brits have enjoyed plenty of success in the men’s doubles in recent years with Harry Patten (2024), Neal Skupski (2023) and Jonathan Marry (2012) all taking home the title but all with foreign partners. The last all-British duo to reach the final here was Mike Davies and Bobby Wilson in 1960.

Cash and Glasspool’s win marks their fifth title of the year together and third in a row after wins at the HSBC Championships and Eastbourne.

When asked what they were going to do with the prize money, Glasspool responded by asking how much it was. Just the £680,000 between them, they were told.

‘Don’t pretend like you didn’t know,’ ribbed Cash alongside him. ‘After round two, Lloyd was trying to figure out his mortgage numbers, so I’m hoping he’s going to go through that again.’

‘I know he’s buying a new motorcycle,’ retorted Glasspool.

‘I’ve just been looking, that’s all I’ll say,’ said Cash. ‘I’ve had one for a long time that I used to get to Queen’s, Eastbourne and here a little bit. It’s been good for the traffic!’

There was disappointment in the men’s wheelchair doubles final, however, as British reigning champions Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid relinquished their hold on the title as the six-time winners lost 7-6, 7-5 on No1 Court to Spain’s Martin De La Puente and Dutchman Ruben Spaargaren.