Kubler and Polmans Advance to Australian Open Doubles Semifinals

In a thrilling match at the Australian Open 2026, wildcard duo Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans secured their spot in the men’s doubles semifinals. They defeated the French team of Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul with a score of 6-4, 7-6(3). This victory places them just two matches away from clinching a Grand Slam title.

Kubler and Polmans Celebrate Semifinal Victory

After the match, Kubler expressed gratitude to the fans for their support, saying it was instrumental in their performance. “Thank you everyone for coming out tonight. At the end, you really lifted us,” he remarked. Polmans echoed the sentiment, highlighting how the crowd’s energy propelled them through crucial moments in the match.

Match Highlights

• The Australian pair averaged 70% first serves in, winning 82% of those points.
• They recorded eight aces, allowing them to play aggressively.
• The only break of serve came from the Australians in the first set.
• In the second set, Doumbia and Reboul managed to break Kubler and Polmans, leading 6-5.

The match showcased a high level of skill, with the Aussies demonstrating consistency and power. They converted a pivotal break to secure the first set and managed to stay composed during the tense tiebreak in the second set. Kubler’s powerful serve and Polmans’ solid net play proved to be a winning combination.

Team Chemistry and Future Goals

Both players commented on their dynamic partnership. Kubler praised Polmans’ net coverage, stating, “If I can help Marcy at the net, I’m happy.” Polmans also valued Kubler’s baseline strength, adding, “It’s been awesome playing with Jason.” This tournament marks their first time partnering together, and the synergy has been evident.

Looking ahead, Kubler is eager to add another Grand Slam title to his achievements, which include the AO 2023 men’s doubles title. “Another Grand Slam title would be nice,” he mentioned. Their next challenge will be against the winners of the upcoming match between fourth seeds Marcelo Arevalo and Mate Pavic and Great Britain’s Luke Johnson with Poland’s Jan Zielinski.

As they prepare for the semifinals, Kubler and Polmans are focused on recovering and fine-tuning their game for the next crucial match at the Australian Open.