For the second year running, Marcel Granollers has a fresh chance to lift Wimbledon glory alongside Horacio Zeballos. The pair sealed a spot in the final by defeating Germany’s Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. This marks the Spaniard-Argentine duo’s second trip to the All England Club final, following their bid in 2019 when they narrowly missed the title.
“It’s a great pleasure. We are very happy to be in a new final and we are motivated to win it,” Granollers commented. At 37 years old, he remains determined to capture his first Grand Slam title in doubles, a trophy that has eluded him in previous appearances at Wimbledon as well as in the French Open and the U.S. Open in 2014. He previously partnered Zeballos to a Masters title in 2012 after their run at the American major.
Their final opponents are Wesley Koolhof of the Netherlands and Neal Skupski of England, the top seeds in the draw. Granollers called the pairing a strong and well-balanced team, noting, “They’re having a good season and it’s going to be a good duel.”
Historically, the Catalan and the Argentine powerhouse surged to the 2019 final, a clash that featured a different field as the tournament then stretched to five sets in some rounds. “In three sets, it’s more stressful, and the turf can punish a misstep that cost you dearly,” Granollers reflected, recalling a tense match that tested nerves and endurance. The duo had previously defeated a Colombian pairing in the first round, Juan Sebastián Cabal and Robert Farah, after snatching a match point at 5-4 in the deciding frame, eventually clinching the victory after three decisive tie-breaks, the last finishing 11-9.
Looking ahead, Granollers aims for his 25th doubles title, a milestone that would add to the 49 finals he has contested over the span of his career. This season, paired with Zeballos, he has already reached the semi-final stage at Roland Garros and at the Australian Open, and he advanced to the final in Geneva. Their most recent triumph came on grass at Halle in 2022, a performance that continues to fuel confidence heading into the Wimbledon finale. In a broader sense, Zeballos and Granollers have carved out a reputation for their complementary styles, blending steady serves with aggressive net play, a combination that has consistently troubled their opponents on fast surfaces. Citation: Wimbledon Championships archives
In a related note, another doubles showcase at the event saw Sara Sorribes forming a team with Czech star Marie Bouzková in the women’s doubles race, attempting to secure a spot in Friday’s final.