Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool delivered a moment of history at Wimbledon 2025, becoming the first all-British men’s pair since 1936 to win the gentlemen’s doubles title. Their 6–2, 7–6(3) win over Australia’s Rinky Hijikata and the Netherlands’ David Pel electrified Centre Court and ended an 89-year title drought.
The win also topped off a remarkable fortnight for British tennis, which saw eight home players reach finals across all competitions—though only two titles came Britain’s way.
British finalists at Wimbledon 2025
| Event | British player(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Gentlemen’s Doubles | Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool | Won 6-2, 7-6(3) vs Hijikata/Pel |
| Mixed Doubles | Joe Salisbury & Luisa Stefani (BRA) | Lost 6-7(7), 6-7(7) vs Verbeek/Siniakova |
| Boys’ Doubles | Oliver Bonding & Jack Leach (USA) | Lost 7-5, 6-7(6), [5-10] vs Paldanius/Wazny |
| Gentlemen’s Wheelchair Singles | Alfie Hewett | Lost 6-3, 5-7, 2-6 vs Tokito Oda |
| Gentlemen’s Wheelchair Doubles | Alfie Hewett & Gordon Reid | Lost 6-7(1), 5-7 vs De la Puente/Spaargaren |
| Mixed Invitation Doubles | Katie O’Brien & Thomas Johansson (SWE) | Won 6-2, 6-2 vs Grosjean/Majoli |
| Gentlemen’s Invitation Doubles | Luke Hewitt & Mark Philippoussis (AUS) | Lost 1-6, 7-5, [3-10] vs Bryan/Bryan |
| Boys’ 14&U Consolation Play-off | Max Kiely | Won 7-6(5), 6-3 vs Palombo (AUS) |
A strong British showing, just shy of a breakthrough
British teenager Oliver Bonding, alongside American Jack Leach, came within a handful of points of the junior doubles title, narrowly losing in a championship tiebreak. The same was true for Alfie Hewett, who suffered defeat in both singles and doubles wheelchair finals, despite a strong start in the singles against Japan’s Tokito Oda (6–3, 5–7, 2–6).
In mixed doubles, Joe Salisbury’s close-run final with Luisa Stefani featured two tiebreak sets, but the pair couldn’t convert key points against Siniaková and Verbeek.
There was also success for Katie O’Brien, who partnered Sweden’s Thomas Johansson to win the mixed invitation doubles. Max Kiely, one of Britain’s youngest entrants, took victory in the boys’ 14-and-under consolation final—a promising sign for the future.
Looking ahead
With two titles, six runner-up finishes, and finals across elite and developmental levels, Wimbledon 2025 marked a significant moment for British tennis. While Cash and Glasspool made the biggest headlines, the breadth of British talent on finals weekend suggests that SW19 may soon see more homegrown names lifting trophies on its famous lawns.
