Mladenovic Adds Seventh Doubles Major, Partners with Gao to Win

Kristina Mladenovic extended her impressive doubles legacy at Wimbledon 2026, collecting a seventh Grand Slam title alongside newcomer Gao Han Yu. The tenth‑seeded pair overcame the second‑seeded Canadians‑Brazilian pairing of Gabriela Dabrovski and Luisa Stephanie in straight sets, 6‑3, 7‑5.

The championship match began with Gao and Mladenovic storming ahead, building a 5‑0 lead. Dabrovski and Stephanie clawed back three games but fell short as the first set ended in a 6‑3 win for the seasoned combination.

The second set was a tighter affair. Mladenovic’s dominant forehand, coupled with Gao’s aggressive backhand, produced several key points. At the pivotal 5‑5 juncture, Gao’s cross‑court winner secured a vital break, after which Mladenovic served out the set to seal the title.

For Mladenovic, the victory marks her seventh women’s‑doubles Grand Slam, adding to a run of six titles earned between 2018 and 2022. Gao celebrated her maiden Grand Slam triumph, acknowledging Mladenovic’s confidence in forming a partnership after a year out of the rankings due to injury.