Granollers and Zeballos Won French Open Doubles Title in Straight Sets

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos extended their successful partnership at Roland Garros by retaining the French Open 2026 men's doubles crown on Saturday, defeating second seeds Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten in straight sets.

The top-seeded pair completed the tournament without dropping a set, underlining their dominance throughout the fortnight. Their latest triumph adds another major title to a partnership that has become one of the most consistent forces in men's doubles since they joined forces in 2019.

The victory marks a third Grand Slam title for the Spanish-Argentine duo. Having lifted two major trophies in 2025, Granollers and Zeballos arrived in Paris as favourites and delivered on that billing with a controlled performance in the final.

Holders Take Control After Early Resistance

Heliovaara and Patten briefly threatened to challenge after recovering from an early setback in the opening set, but the defending champions quickly regained momentum. Granollers was particularly effective from the baseline, while Zeballos repeatedly found openings at the net as the pair built pressure on their opponents' service games.

The second set followed a similar pattern. A shaky start from Heliovaara and Patten allowed the defending champions to establish a lead, and they never offered a route back into the contest. The top seeds maintained a high first-serve percentage and converted key opportunities to close out the match in just over an hour.

Third Major Title Strengthens Partnership Legacy

The result continues a remarkable period for Granollers and Zeballos, who have established themselves among the leading doubles teams on tour despite both players competing well into their forties.

Speaking after the victory, Zeballos reflected on the achievement and his longevity in the game.

"I'm 41 years old (and) this is one of the best moments of my career. So it's never too late for anybody," he said.

Granollers, now 40, shares a long-standing partnership with the Argentine, and the pair have consistently challenged for major honours over the past several seasons.

The runners-up, meanwhile, were appearing in another Grand Slam final as a team but struggled to match the accuracy and consistency of the champions on the day. Patten acknowledged the disappointment after the match while backing the pair to return stronger.

"Sorry guys, wasn't the best, but thank you," Patten told his family and friends in the stands.

"Harri, thanks for being my partner. We're going to bounce back stronger, we know that."