Former LSU tennis star captures back-to-back Wimbledon mixed doubles titles

WIMBLEDON, England (WAFB) - Former LSU tennis star Neal Skupski has won his second Wimbledon mixed doubles title with Desirae Krawczyk.

Skupski and Krawczyk had victories with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Australian duo Sam Stosur and Matthew Ebden.

Going back-to-back 🏆🏆@desiraekrawczyk and @nealskupski defend the Mixed Doubles title, beating Matthew Ebden and Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3#Wimbledon | #CentreCourt100 pic.twitter.com/YIkgn7zTfb
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2022

Skupski and Krawczyk won their second title in as many years as they won it last year. They became the first pair to win back-to-back titles since 1996 and 1997 when Cyril Suk and Helena Sukova won it.

Skupski has captured 11 career titles and as of June 8, he is ranked as the No. 8 player by the Association of Tennis Professionals. He has a career record in mixed doubles of 29-15 and 180-130 record in doubles.

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