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Australian Open 2026: Brit Neal Skupski enters men's doubles final
- Skupski and Harrison reach the Australian Open doubles final after defeating Granollers and Zeballos 6-3 7-6.
- The duo are playing only their second tournament together after Skupski's previous partner Salisbury took a break.
- Kubler and Polmans, two Australians, will be the final opponents in Saturday's championship match.
- Skupski has one Grand Slam doubles title, won at Wimbledon in 2023 with Wesley Koolhof.
- Harrison and Skupski formed their partnership after Salisbury's break, Mutual friends helped their pairing.
- Skupski expressed excitement for the final and acknowledged the tough challenge against Kubler and Polmans.
- The final pits a British pair against Australian wild cards Kubler and Polmans.
- Salisbury's absence led Skupski to team with Harrison as they chase a maiden Australian Open title.
- Harrison and Skupski secured the win with a straight-sets victory to reach the final.
- The article notes Skupski's previous Grand Slam success and Harrison's rising profile.
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