Neal Skupski’s 2025 Journey: From Roland Garros Success to US Open Final Drama

US Open Final Heartbreak

British doubles specialist Neal Skupski and partner Joe Salisbury experienced a heartbreaking defeat in the 2025 US Open men’s doubles final. The pair came agonizingly close to victory, holding three championship points at 5-4, but couldn’t convert as Skupski found the net on three consecutive returns.

Path to the Final

The British duo’s journey to the final included an impressive comeback victory in the semifinals against Michael Venus and Yuki Bhambri, winning 6-7(2), 7-6(5), 6-4 in a grueling match that lasted nearly three hours.

This US Open final marked Salisbury and Skupski’s fifth ATP final since forming their partnership at the start of the year, though they are still pursuing their first title together as they look ahead to the Asian hard court swing.

2025 Season Highlights

Earlier in the season, Skupski and Salisbury demonstrated their prowess by reaching the final of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The British stars notably upset top seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic en route to the final, showcasing their potential as a partnership.

At Roland Garros 2025, the pair showed their resilience by producing impressive performances, including a notable comeback victory in the quarter-finals where they prevailed 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4 against Matthew Ebden and John Peers.

Looking Ahead

Despite the disappointment, Skupski maintained his characteristic good humor in defeat, playfully telling his opponents, “Horacio, Marcel – I’m starting to dislike you guys,” while already looking forward to future encounters, particularly at the Australian Open. With multiple final appearances in 2025, Skupski continues to establish himself as one of Britain’s premier doubles specialists.