ATP Finals: Neil Skupski and Joe Salisbury battle for historic win as doubles secure British title

Former British number one Laura Robson, who now works for Sky Sports, mentioned to Salisbury, 33, and Skupski, 35, that the pair were splitting up during their post-match interview.

It would mean the end of a league that lasted just one season, with runners-up finishes at the French Open and the U.S. Open.

Asked if that factor would provide motivation for Wednesday’s final, where they will face the opponents they defeated in the round-robin stage, Skupski said: “It’s just another game.

“It’s a long season. It’s going to be a tough game for them, kids.

“We’re really looking forward to it. We have to bring as much energy as possible even though it’s the last game of the year.

“We’re going to go out there, try our best and see what happens.”

Cash and the world’s No. 1 doubles team, Glasspool, saved the only break point in the first set.

An early break of serve in the second set allowed Salisbury and Skupski to equalize and force the match into a tie-break, but the decisive moment came when Glasspool’s overhead kick gave up a small break.

The top seed saved two match points from 9-6 down, but Skupski won a strong first serve at the next opportunity and watched with glee as the return shot went wide.

Previously, Patten/Heliovara defeated the Italian combination of Simone Borelli/Andrea Vavassori 6-4 6-3 in the first semi-final.

The victory continued a successful year for the former Wimbledon champions, who won the Australian Open in January for their second Grand Slam title and added titles in Beijing and Paris.

Patten got engaged to his girlfriend Ellie last Sunday, making this trip to Turin an unforgettable experience.

Both finalists have already secured lucrative wins this week, with unbeaten Skupski and Salisbury sharing the total prize money of around £730,000 if they lift the trophy.

Patten and Heliovara, who lost once in the round-robin stage, will receive around £660,000 if they win.