British tennis player Neal Skupski is a doubles specialist who was born on December 1, 1989. He achieved his career-high doubles ranking of No.1 in November 2022 and is currently ranked No. 10 by the ATP. Skupski is only the third player from Britain to achieve the No. 1 ranking in doubles after Joe Salisbury and Jamie Murray.
Skupski has won 15 ATP doubles titles to date, including the 2023 Wimbledon, along with partner Wesley Koolhof. He also won three Masters 1000 titles in 2022, including the Madrid Open, Canadian Open, and Paris Masters. He has an aggressive playing style and uses his height and athleticism to cover the court effectively.
According to the ATP website, Skupski has won over $3.7 million in prize money to date. His preferred surface is a grass court, and his favorite tournament is Wimbledon. He has been part of the British Davis Cup team since 2019 and helped his country reach the tournament’s semifinal.
Name | Neal Skupski |
Net Worth | $4 million |
Age | 34 |
Residence | Liverpool, England |
Marital Status | Engaged |
Source of Wealth | Tennis, Endorsements |
Prize Money | $3,744,934 |
Endorsements | Crew Clothing and Head |
Neal Skupski Grand Slams
Skupski has won three Grand Slams in his career as of 2024 — the 2023 Wimbledon in men’s doubles, and the 2021 and 2022 Wimbledon in mixed doubles with partner Desirae Krawczyk.
Teaming up with Krawczyk, he defeated Harriet Dart and Joe Salisbury 6-2, 7-6 in the 2021 Wimbledon final. Skupski and Krawczyk easily defended their title at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. The duo defeated Samantha Stosur and Matthew Ebden 6-4, 6-3 in the final. After winning the 2022 Wimbledon, Skupski and Krawczyk became the second team after Cyril Suk and Helena Sukova to win two consecutive major titles at Wimbledon.
In the 2023 Wimbledon doubles final, he and Koolhof defeated Horacio Zeballos and Marcel Granollers, in straight sets. He also reached the final of the 2024 Australian Open in mixed doubles with Krawczyk.
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Who is Neal Skupski's doubles partner?
Wesley Koolhof is Neal Skupski's doubles partner. Koolhof is a Dutch tennis player who turned professional in 2008. He is a two-time major champion, winning the 2023 Wimbledon in men's doubles and the 2022 French Open in mixed doubles with Ena Shibahara.
Koolhof has won 17 ATP doubles titles till date, including three ATP Masters 1000 titles with Skupski. His exceptional performance in doubles tournaments helped him be ranked as high as World No. 1 by the ATP in November 2022.
Neal Skupski Height and Age
Skupski stands 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall. He is 34 years old, as of January 2024. He was born in Liverpool, England on December 1, 1989.
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