Herbert, Mahut win Wimbledon

Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut confirm that they are one of the strongest double team in the world.

Pierre-Hugues and Nicolas defeat compatriot Julien Benneteau and Edouard Roger-Vasselin 6-4, 7-6(1), 6-3 in just over 2 hours. This was the first time in tennis history that the Wimbledon final was played by two all-French teams. The last time that an all-French team won the Championship was in 2007 (Clement/Llodra).

Marathon man to #Wimbledon champion…

6 years after *that* match, Nicolas Mahut celebrates a title on Centre Court pic.twitter.com/sk8Fi51bST

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 9, 2016

Herbert and Mahut. Really thought Nico was going to smooch Pierre when he grabbed his face. 😂😍 #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/9ZdvB7jgDd

— Tennis Inside Out (@TennisInsideOut) July 9, 2016

It’s a dream come true. MAHUT

An emotional Nicols Mahut commented “I’ve said ever since I started playing tennis that Wimbledon is the greatest tournament. When you win the match point in the final, you just realise that you’re going to have your name written on the trophy and everywhere. Being the champions here in Wimbledon, it’s a dream come true for me.

Why we are successful. HERBERT

Pierre-Hugues commented on how happy he is to play with Mahut “What makes us a little bit more special is the fact that we’re both playing an offensive game, going to the net, but a little bit in a different way,” Herbert disclosed. “I think Nico is more the guy who puts up the numbers, the guy who is going to serve 80 per cent of first serves and make 90 per cent of his volleys. He’s not going to miss. He’s going to be the guy who is the solid player on his side.

Me, I’m maybe playing the same game, going to the net, but having my moments in a game. Maybe having, I don’t know, a good moment for three games. I’m not as consistent as he is. But I think it’s quite difficult for the other teams to know how to play us.”

Great stuff for the French Tennis.

THE DRAW