diff --git a/packages/platform-browser/src/dom/events/hammer_gestures.ts b/packages/platform-browser/src/dom/events/hammer_gestures.ts
index 9545c2913f..015feeaf6a 100644
--- a/packages/platform-browser/src/dom/events/hammer_gestures.ts
+++ b/packages/platform-browser/src/dom/events/hammer_gestures.ts
@@ -52,6 +52,7 @@ const EVENT_NAMES = {
   'swipedown': true,
   // tap
   'tap': true,
+  'doubletap': true
 };
 
 /**