GB's Salisbury, Skupski lose US Open doubles final

British pair Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski have reached the US Open men's doubles final, marking a significant milestone as they aim to become the first all-British men’s doubles team to win the trophy in over a century. They secured their place in the final after a hard-fought comeback victory against Yuki Bhambri and Michael Venus, overcoming a set deficit to win in three sets. Both players have appeared in previous US Open finals but never as a team; Salisbury notably won three consecutive titles from 2021 to 2023 alongside American Rajeev Ram. Salisbury and Skupski, who teamed up at the start of the season, have shown strong synergy, bouncing back from a French Open final loss earlier in the year. Their pursuit of the Grand Slam title also highlights the growing prominence of British doubles tennis, following the success of another all-British pair, Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, who won Wimbledon doubles earlier in the year. The increased prize money at the US Open, now totaling $1 million, reflects the rising stature and recognition of doubles tennis.