Ostapenko and Arevalo Fight Back to Win Wimbledon Mixed Doubles Title

Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko and El Salvador's Marcelo Arevalo fought back from a set down to claim the Wimbledon mixed doubles title, defeating Australia's Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans 4-6 7-5 6-2.

The Australian duo started stronger, breaking early to secure the opening set and maintaining pressure in the second. However, the second seeds, Ostapenko and Arevalo, found their rhythm and elevated their game at crucial moments, producing a strong finish to turn the match around and capture their first Wimbledon championship.

Ostapenko expressed her initial frustration at losing her serve in the first set but managed to calm herself, focusing on fighting until the end. She credited Arevalo's positive attitude for significantly aiding their comeback. This victory adds another Grand Slam title to Ostapenko's career, which includes the 2017 French Open singles title and the 2024 U.S. Open women's doubles trophy.

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I was frustrated after losing my serve in the first set, but I calmed myself down and told myself to keep fighting until the last point. Marcelo was very positive and that helped us a lot.

For Arevalo, this win is particularly historic, making him the first Salvadoran to ever win a Wimbledon title. He shared that winning this title holds immense meaning and expressed his desire to continue inspiring young people in his country, demonstrating that dedication and belief in dreams can lead to great achievements.

The match concluded on Thursday, with the triumphant pair celebrating their hard-fought victory on the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon.

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Winning this title means a lot. I want to continue to inspire kids in my country that if you put in the effort and believe in your dreams, you can achieve great things in life.