Jelena Ostapenko and Marcelo Arevalo claimed the Wimbledon 2025 mixed doubles title on 10 July, staging a remarkable comeback from a set and a break down to defeat Australian pair Storm Hunter and Marc Polmans 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in the final on Centre Court. The victory delivered historic milestones for both champions.

Historic Wins for Both Champions

For Ostapenko, the triumph completed an extraordinary Grand Slam sweep. The Latvian had previously won the 2017 French Open singles title and the 2024 US Open women's doubles title, and had twice reached Wimbledon finals without winning — the mixed doubles final in 2019 and the ladies' doubles final the previous summer. This title made her a Grand Slam champion across all three categories: singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.

Arevalo etched his name into the history books as the first player from El Salvador to win a Wimbledon title. The victory is his third Grand Slam title overall, adding to his 2022 and 2024 Roland Garros men's doubles crowns. The 35-year-old will have another opportunity to add to his Wimbledon haul on Saturday when he competes in the men's doubles final alongside Mate Pavic.

How the Match Unfolded

Hunter and Polmans controlled the early exchanges, taking the opening set 6-4 and breaking serve early in the second to surge to a 3-1 lead. The Australian pair appeared firmly in control. Ostapenko and Arevalo, however, responded with authority, winning six of the next eight games, breaking serve twice to clinch the second set 7-5 and force a deciding third.

With the Centre Court roof closed before the third set, the momentum remained firmly with the comeback pair. They broke in the fourth and eighth games to seal the title in 1 hour, 56 minutes, completing one of the more dramatic turnarounds of this year's Championships.

What the Champions Said

'It's been a great week,' Ostapenko told reporters after the win. '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.'

Arevalo reflected on what the title means for his country. 'It means a lot, coming from El Salvador, a country that is not known for tennis or being a big sport country,' he said. 'I'm just grateful to be here, to have the opportunity to play on Centre Court. I think it's a dream. I remember at the beginning of the week, my team had a little tour [around Centre Court] and I didn't go in. I told them, I want to earn it — and I did today.'

He added: 'I just want to keep inspiring the kids from my country, to make them realise when you put in a lot of effort and you believe in your dreams, you can achieve big things in life.'

What's Next

Arevalo returns to action on Saturday in the men's doubles final alongside Pavic, giving him a shot at a second Wimbledon title within days. For Ostapenko, the mixed doubles crown caps a remarkable fortnight and cements her status as one of the most versatile Grand Slam performers of her generation.