Erin Routliffe’s Remarkable Journey to Second US Open Doubles Championship

Historic Victory at Flushing Meadows

Erin Routliffe and her partner Gabriela Dabrowski have secured their second US Open doubles title, defeating top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.

The No. 3 seeds completed their victory in just 1 hour and 29 minutes on Friday, avenging their previous straight-sets loss to the same pairing in the 2024 Wimbledon final. The victory came with a substantial reward of $1 million in prize money.

A Partnership Built on Resilience

Over the past two years, Routliffe and Dabrowski have established themselves as one of the most formidable pairs in women’s doubles, overcoming significant challenges including Dabrowski’s battle with breast cancer last year.

Their successful partnership has yielded impressive results, with seven titles together including two US Open trophies, the WTA Finals, and the WTA 1000 event in Cincinnati last month. This marks their third title of the 2025 season.

Rising Through the Rankings

Following their triumph, both players will see significant improvements in their rankings. Routliffe will climb to World No. 3, while Dabrowski will reach No. 4, just shy of her career-high ranking. The pair has also strengthened their position in the Race to the WTA Finals, nearly securing their spot in Riyadh this November, where they’ll aim to defend their title.

Personal Background

While Routliffe was born in New Zealand and represents that country internationally, she has strong Canadian connections. She currently resides in Montreal and spent her formative years in Caledon, Ontario, where she developed her tennis skills through Tennis Canada’s national high-performance program.

Her tennis journey includes notable achievements in collegiate tennis, where she studied at the University of Alabama and became a two-time NCAA doubles champion with Maya Jansen.