Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo secured the Wimbledon mixed doubles title on July 9, 2026, defeating Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The victory marks the first Grand Slam mixed doubles championship for both players, with Ostapenko becoming a titleholder in all three major doubles categories.
A Comeback Victory on Centre Court
The final, held at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans controlled the opening stages of the match, taking the first set 6-4 before breaking early in the second to build a 3-1 lead. Ostapenko and Arevalo responded in emphatic fashion, winning six of the next eight games. They broke serve twice to capture the second set 7-5 and force a decider. With the Centre Court roof closed before the third set, Ostapenko and Arevalo maintained their momentum. They secured breaks in the fourth and eighth games to seal the comeback victory in 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Career Milestones for the Champions
For Marcelo Arevalo, the win represents a historic first as he becomes the first player from El Salvador to claim a Wimbledon title. This victory adds to his previous success at Roland Garros, where he won the men’s doubles titles in 2022 and 2024. Reflecting on the achievement, Arevalo told the media in the post-match press conference: “Honestly, I think becoming a Grand Slam champion is just a dream for everybody. I think that’s what we dream when we are childs, when we start playing tennis. Doing it here at Wimbledon, I think it means a little bit more. It’s just an amazing tournament. It’s a lot of history here, like Centre Court. You can feel that aura, that good energy. When you think back and you start just thinking all the players that went through that court, all those amazing finals, long finals, big matches, history, and just being part of that history, it’s something that’s amazing for me, I believe also for Jelena.”
Jelena Ostapenko, who previously secured the 2017 French Open singles title and the 2024 U.S. Open women’s doubles crown, rounded out her collection of major trophies with this win. Regarding her performance and partnership, Ostapenko told the media after the win: “It’s been a great week. Now I am Grand Slam champion in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. I think it’s great to win all the categories. I think we play really well with Marcelo. I really enjoy it. We have a lot of fun on the court. Of course, winning Wimbledon is special.”
Broadcasting and Tournament Context
The championship match was part of the final stages of the 2026 tournament. Coverage of the event was available on ESPN, with streaming options provided through services like Fubo, DirecTV Stream, and Sling. The scheduling on July 9 also included high-profile ladies’ singles semifinal matches between Coco Gauff and Karolina Muchova, as well as Marta Kostyuk and Linda Noskova.
While the mixed doubles event concluded, Arevalo’s time at Wimbledon is not over. He also advanced to the Wimbledon men’s doubles final alongside Mate Pavic and will have the opportunity to add another trophy.
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