Britain’s men’s doubles scene has reached unprecedented heights, thanks to the incredible partnership of Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool. In their first full season together, the duo has not only claimed the Wimbledon men’s doubles title but also finished the year as the ATP world number one doubles team.

While their on-court chemistry is undeniable, aligning off-court schedules remains a minor challenge. Glasspool celebrated their remarkable season with a formal dinner in London with family, team members, and sponsors, while Cash was off enjoying a pre-booked holiday in Tenerife.

“Everyone will be there – apart from Jules. He’ll be on a boozy lads’ trip,” Glasspool joked. Cash responded with his trademark humor: “There will be a few beers, but it’s mostly golf and padel. We’ll both be celebrating – just separately.”

Britain’s Men’s Doubles Surge

Cash, 29, and Glasspool, 32, are the spearheads of a remarkable British dominance in men’s doubles. Currently, five British players rank inside the ATP doubles top 10, with all of them reaching the semi-finals of the season-ending ATP Finals. Cash and Glasspool fell short against eventual runners-up Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski, while Henry Patten clinched victory in Turin alongside Finnish partner Harri Heliovaara.

Over the past six seasons, at least one of these British doubles players has lifted a Grand Slam title, demonstrating the sustained depth and quality within the national setup.

“We’ve created an amazing culture – we all train together and have a great atmosphere when we’re on tour,” said Cash. “It shows we can succeed as a group.”

The Louis Cayer Effect

Much of Britain’s doubles success is credited to Louis Cayer, the doubles coaching guru who joined the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) in 2007. With a coaching background that includes guiding Canada’s Davis Cup team, Cayer was recruited by Judy Murray to improve Jamie Murray’s game. Under Cayer’s guidance, Murray rose to become world number one in doubles in 2016, winning multiple Grand Slam titles along the way.

Cash and Glasspool have benefited from Cayer’s holistic approach, which includes:

1. Instilling discipline on and off the court
2. Black-and-white communication to clarify strategies
3. Mental preparation for new environments
4. Video analysis delivered through their coaching teams

Leon Smith, Britain’s Davis Cup captain, praised the programme, saying, “It is unique and one of the most successful programmes that we, as a governing body, have delivered. The players have had direction from arguably the best doubles coach that has ever been around globally.”

Cash and Glasspool’s Rise to the Top

The partnership between Cash and Glasspool began midway through 2024 and quickly proved to be a “right place, right time” pairing. Their first victories came in Brisbane and Doha, followed by a historic Queen’s Club title, making them the first all-British team in the Open Era to win the prestigious trophy.

Three weeks later, they made history again by becoming the first British duo in 89 years to win the Wimbledon men’s doubles title. “Winning Queen’s, against a stacked draw, gave us the belief we could win at the biggest tournaments, including Wimbledon,” Glasspool said.

Their 2025 season concluded with a seventh title in Vienna, securing both their spot at the ATP Finals and the year-end world number one ranking. Each player has earned approximately £1.7 million in prize money, including £340,000 apiece from Wimbledon.

Looking Ahead

Although the 2025 season has been extraordinary, Cash and Glasspool are taking time to rest and reflect. Preparations for the 2026 season will begin in December at the National Tennis Centre, with the duo focusing on goal-setting and mental preparation to continue their dominance in men’s doubles.

Cash, who only committed full-time to doubles in 2022, emphasized the importance of downtime: “Right now, it’s important that we stop. It’s better we shut it down and don’t think about tennis too much. When we get back, a big part of the reflection is setting goals for next year.”

Britain’s men’s doubles renaissance, spearheaded by Cash and Glasspool and supported by the LTA’s elite programme, shows no signs of slowing, promising more Grand Slam victories and ATP dominance in the years to come.