Henry Patten is the fourth British player in the Open Era to win multiple Grand Slam men’s doubles titles after Jamie Murray, Joe Salisbury and Roger Taylor.

Meanwhile, Harri Heliovaara is the first ever Finnish player to win multiple Grand
Slam men’s doubles titles.

The question is, after two Slam triumphs from four tournaments entered, just how many more can they get their hands on?

Harri Heliovaara speaking on court: “I wouldn’t want to repeat everything that Henry has said, but he said many things well. I also want to congratulate you guys for the final, especially Simone [Bolelli] because you have beaten me in two finals before. I had to find some strength to get over those, and I have. I believe you have so many wins to come. You both played so well so it will be nice to meet you guys again in a final soon.

“I want to thank the Finnish corner and everybody who stayed, but also everybody at home. There is an amazing support that I get at home, not only from my family, wife and two kids who have been waiting for me to come home – and now I can finally get back there. I want to thank all our coaches, physios and Calvin [Betton].

“Could I have done it without you Henry? I don’t think so. Doubles is a team sport so the most important thing is to find yourself a good partner. I think I have succeeded in that pretty well, not only on the tennis court but also off it we are such good friends. I think that’s what keeps us close together on tennis courts and brings us titles like this, so I’m super thankful.

“Australian Open, what a tournament. My first time here was in 2007, I stood on the court as the winner of the boys’ doubles and now I’m back here 18 years after that winning the men’s doubles. So this is the best tournament in the world! See you next year.”