British tennis player Henry Patten has made history at the ATP Finals by becoming the first British man to win a doubles title at the event, partnering with Finnish player Harri Heliovaara.
The duo took home the prize of about £660,000 after beating Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the final, winning 7-5 6-3. Their victory marked a triumphant end to a year that saw them add an Australian Open title to their 2024 Wimbledon victory.
This win came just days after Patten proposed to his girlfriend Ellie in Turin, Italy, a visit he said "took quite a big back seat" to his engagement plans. The nerve-wracking moment of proposing was followed by the unforgettable trip as he and Heliovaara triumphed together seven days later, giving them both a taste of success.
The team praised their opponents, saying they had some great times but also tough moments in major finals. Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski were unable to lift the trophy for themselves after falling short against Patten and Heliovaara.
In his post-match speech, Patten expressed gratitude and thanked his support team before giving special mention to Ellie. He stated that Turin was indeed a pretty romantic place and that he's lucky she said 'yes'.
The duo took home the prize of about £660,000 after beating Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the final, winning 7-5 6-3. Their victory marked a triumphant end to a year that saw them add an Australian Open title to their 2024 Wimbledon victory.
This win came just days after Patten proposed to his girlfriend Ellie in Turin, Italy, a visit he said "took quite a big back seat" to his engagement plans. The nerve-wracking moment of proposing was followed by the unforgettable trip as he and Heliovaara triumphed together seven days later, giving them both a taste of success.
The team praised their opponents, saying they had some great times but also tough moments in major finals. Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski were unable to lift the trophy for themselves after falling short against Patten and Heliovaara.
In his post-match speech, Patten expressed gratitude and thanked his support team before giving special mention to Ellie. He stated that Turin was indeed a pretty romantic place and that he's lucky she said 'yes'.
. i mean, proposing in turin italy must've been pretty nerve-wracking but it sounds like ellie's worth all the stress 
. i love how henry gave shoutout to her in his speech too, its clear that he's a lucky guy to have found someone so supportive. and can we talk about harri heliovaara for a sec? dude's got some serious skills on the court 
. overall, henrys win is just a testament to his hard work and dedication – cheers to him and ellie! 
I'm SHAKING for Henry Patten!! 
! I mean, proposing to Ellie in Turin Italy just days before the ATP Finals was insane 
and winning it all with his partner Harri Heliovaara is just WOW 
. I love how humble he was after the match too - giving all the credit to his team and Ellie 
. And can we talk about how adorable they are as a couple? 
Patten's got that special charm and charisma on court, but it looks like he's also got a heart of gold off it 
just saw the news about Henry Patten winning doubles title at ATP Finals and I'm SO proud of him!!! 
They're meant to be, what a power couple! 
. It's awesome to see him sharing this success with his partner Harri Heliovaara - they make an incredible team 
- it's lovely that Henry got to enjoy the Italian charm with Ellie by his side. What a dreamy ending to what was already a fantastic year for tennis! 
, 660k is pretty standard for ATP finals doubles title winners... I mean, can you imagine if they had to pay taxes on that 
. By the way, I'm pretty sure Ellie was more involved in Patten's tennis career than he's letting on... just saying 
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. Patten's post-match speech was so sweet too, thanks for sharing his gratitude and love for Ellie 
it's like their love story came true 
Did they grow up together or how did they meet? Maybe they should start a doubles team for other tennis players to follow?
It sounds like it was pretty intense waiting for Ellie's answer! Did she have any idea he was going to propose in Turin or was that totally spontaneous?
Either way, they definitely deserve that £660k prize money 
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OMG can u believe Henry Patten just won the ATP Finals doubles title 4 the first time EVER! I'm beyond thrilled for him & Harri Heliovaara, they're an amazing team! 
What's not to love? They say love conquers all and I think that's what happened here. Their journey from proposal to win is just the most adorable thing! And did u see their post-match speech? So sweet & heartfelt, especially when he thanked Ellie for saying yes 
and what's with all the prize money? £660k is a lot, but is it worth the stress of competing against the best? i mean, i love henry pattens humility in his speech about ellie, but let's not forget he's still just a tennis player...