Brazilian tennis player Luisa Stefani is set to compete in the mixed doubles final at Wimbledon on Thursday, July 9, with the match scheduled to start at 11:50 AM (Brasília time). She will be paired with British partner Joe Salisbury.
So, who is Joe Salisbury? Born on April 20, 1992, Salisbury is an accomplished professional doubles player who has reached the number one ranking in the world in doubles. He has made a significant mark in the history of British tennis with a plethora of achievements.
Salisbury has won a total of 17 ATP Tour doubles titles, highlighted by his victories in the ATP Finals in both 2022 and 2023. He also boasts three Masters 1000 titles, along with four Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles at the US Open (2021, 2022, and 2023) and one at the Australian Open (2020), typically partnering with American Rajeev Ram.
In addition to his men’s doubles success, Salisbury has clinched two mixed doubles Grand Slam titles, winning the French Open and the US Open in 2021, alongside American Desirae Krawczyk. He made his Davis Cup debut for Great Britain in 2021 and participated in the 2020 Summer Olympics with Andy Murray.
This year, Luisa Stefani and Joe Salisbury will face off against the duo of Verbeek and Siniakova in a highly anticipated final at Wimbledon, showcasing their talents on such a prestigious stage.
This match not only highlights the growing success of both players but also represents an important moment for Stefani as she continues to make her name in international tennis.