Henry Patten (OI 2007-2012) and Finish partner Harri Heliovaara won the 2024 Wimbledon men’s doubles final in a superb tie break victory, saving three championship points in the second set.

The pair triumphed over Australian pair Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson in a 6-7 (7) 7-6 (8) 7-6 (11/9) victory in front of a jubilant Centre Court crowd after two hours and 49 minutes.

It makes Henry Patten the first home winner of the 2024 Championships and only the third British player to win the men’s doubles Wimbledon title in the Open era after Jonny Marray and Neal Skupski.

The Ipswich Town-supporting left-hander said, “It’s bizarre for me because I probably wasn’t prepared to win this tournament. It is only the second time I’ve played it,” Patten said, having worked for IBM collecting statistics during the 2016 and 2017 editions of this grand slam.

“So, yeah that’s a crazy stat. I idolised Jonny Marray and Neal Skupski last year, they are big heroes of mine. To be joining them as Wimbledon champions is phenomenal. “It’s surreal and the most amazing thing about it is being there with family and friends, sharing it with them, those that have supported me for such a long time. I’m overwhelmed.”

Patten and Heliovaara rode their luck at times and the Briton’s father told them they were fortunate to win. “My dad came up to me and said, ‘that was like a bank robbery’, which I thought was harsh but fair,” Patten added.

Patten’s only previous playing appearance at Wimbledon had resulted in a first-round exit alongside Julian Cash two years ago.

Congratulations Henry!