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Henry Patten Aims for Australian Open Glory After Wimbledon Triumph

Henry Patten from Britain, alongside his Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara, seeks to emulate their recent success at Wimbledon by advancing through the Australian Open men’s doubles tournament. The duo has successfully progressed to the semi-finals in Melbourne, displaying strong performances throughout the event.

Patten and Heliovaara’s partnership began just three months prior to their thrilling Wimbledon victory last year, and they appear poised to chase another Grand Slam title. They earned their place in the semi-finals with a solid 6-3, 7-5 win against the pair of Hugo Nys from Monaco and French player Edouard Roger-Vasselin in the quarter-finals.

As the sixth seeds at this tournament, Patten and Heliovaara have yet to lose a set, showcasing their formidable skills on the court. They are set to face the German tandem of Kevin Krawietz and Tim Puetz, presenting another challenge as they aim for the title.

Reflecting on their experience, Patten remarked, “We’ve been in this position before, although not in Australia. And when we were here last we played very, very well, so it’s nice to have that in your back pocket.”

On the same day, Patten participated in the mixed doubles event but faced a setback. He and his partner, fellow Briton Olivia Nicholls, were defeated by Australian wildcards Kimberly Birrell and John-Patrick Smith, with scores of 7-6 (7-2), 6-2 in the semi-finals.

Currently, Patten stands as the last British competitor in the doubles competition following the elimination of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool, who lost a close match against Krawietz and Puetz, with both sets reaching tiebreaks (7-6 (11-9), 7-6 (7-5)). Patten’s journey continues as he aims for further success at the Australian Open.

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