British tennis stars Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski have secured their place in the semi-finals of the men’s doubles at the 2025 US Open. The accomplished duo defeated Czech team Tomas Machac and Matej Vocel in straight sets with a convincing 7-6 (8-6) 6-3 victory on September 4, 2025. Their impressive performance at Flushing Meadows keeps their dreams alive for capturing a Grand Slam title as partners.
British doubles team continues impressive Grand Slam campaign
Salisbury and Skupski, who joined forces earlier this year, have quickly established themselves as a formidable doubles team on the ATP Tour. Their quarter-final triumph over Machac and Vocel demonstrates their growing chemistry and tactical prowess on court. The British pair, seeded sixth in the tournament, maintained composure throughout the match despite facing resistance in a tightly contested first set.
The opening set remained on serve throughout, with the Czech duo showing remarkable resilience by saving five break points. However, Salisbury and Skupski’s experience proved decisive in the tie-break, which they clinched 8-6. The second set saw the British team find another gear, securing two crucial breaks of serve to close out the match in just 39 minutes.
Their path to the semi-finals has included several impressive victories, building on their recent form. Salisbury’s methodical approach and strategic play complement Skupski’s quick reflexes at the net, creating a partnership that has quickly gelled at the highest level of the sport.
The journey to potential Grand Slam glory includes several key milestones :
- French Open finalists in June 2025
- Canadian Open finalists in August 2025
- Consistent performance throughout the North American hard court swing
- Growing reputation as one of the premier doubles teams in tennis
Semi-final challenge awaits the British pair
Looking ahead to their semi-final clash, Salisbury and Skupski will face the unseeded but dangerous combination of India’s Yuki Bhambri and New Zealand’s Michael Venus. This match presents both opportunity and challenge for the British team as they aim to advance to their second Grand Slam final of 2025.
Bhambri and Venus have surprised several higher-ranked teams en route to the semi-finals, showcasing their own impressive form. Their contrasting styles have created problems for opponents throughout the tournament, making them formidable adversaries despite their unseeded status.
For Salisbury, this tournament carries additional significance. The 33-year-old Londoner has enjoyed remarkable success at the US Open in recent years, having claimed three consecutive men’s doubles titles between 2021 and 2023 alongside American Rajeev Ram. A fourth title at Flushing Meadows would further cement his legacy as one of Britain’s greatest doubles specialists.
Skupski, meanwhile, is seeking his first US Open title, having previously reached the final in 2022. The Liverpool-born player’s sharp volleys and strategic positioning have been instrumental in their tournament run thus far.
| Player | Previous US Open Best Result | Grand Slam Titles | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Salisbury | Champion (2021, 2022, 2023) | 4 | 33 |
| Neal Skupski | Finalist (2022) | 1 | 35 |
Women’s doubles finalists determined at US Open
While British fans celebrate the men’s doubles success, the women’s doubles competition has also reached its climax at the 2025 US Open. Top seeds Taylor Townsend of the United States and Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic have booked their place in Friday’s final after defeating Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova and Belgium’s Elise Mertens in straight sets.
Townsend and Siniakova, who captured the Australian Open title earlier in January 2025, continued their impressive form with a 6-3 7-6 (7-3) victory. Their path to the final has been particularly noteworthy as they have yet to drop a set throughout the tournament, demonstrating their dominance in the women’s doubles draw.
In the championship match, they will face the third-seeded team of Canada’s Gabriela Dabrowski and New Zealand’s Erin Routliffe, who secured their final berth with a 6-4 6-3 win against the Italian combination of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini. This pairing brings considerable experience to the final, with both players having previously tasted Grand Slam success.
The women’s doubles final promises to be a fascinating contest between two teams displaying exceptional form. Townsend and Siniakova will enter as favorites given their status as top seeds and their flawless record thus far, but Dabrowski and Routliffe have shown they possess the quality to challenge anyone in the draw.
British tennis enjoying resurgence at Grand Slam level
The success of Salisbury and Skupski represents part of a broader positive trend for British tennis at Grand Slam tournaments in 2025. While British singles players have faced challenges in recent years, doubles specialists have consistently performed at the highest level.
Earlier in the tournament, British duo Lloyd Glasspool and Julian Cash also made headlines by reaching the third round before narrowly losing in three sets. Their recent victory over Salisbury and Skupski in the Canadian Open final last month highlighted the depth of British doubles talent currently on tour.
The growing success of British players in doubles competitions reflects the increased investment in the discipline by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) over the past decade. Specialized coaching programs and dedicated doubles training have helped cultivate a generation of players excelling in the team format of the game.
As Salisbury and Skupski prepare for their semi-final clash, they carry the hopes of British tennis fans eager to celebrate another Grand Slam triumph. Their performance thus far suggests they have every chance of adding to Britain’s growing doubles legacy at the US Open, continuing what has been an exceptional period for British doubles tennis on the international stage.
