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Hewett & Reid Claim 7th Wimbledon Wheelchair Doubles Title
11 Jul
Summary
- Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won their seventh Wimbledon doubles title.
- They fought back from a set down to secure the victory.
- The pair has now won 25 Grand Slam doubles titles together.
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have once again triumphed at Wimbledon, securing their seventh men's wheelchair doubles title as a pair. They achieved this remarkable feat by overcoming a first-set deficit against Argentina's Gustavo Fernandez and Japan's Tokito Oda, ultimately winning the final 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The British duo demonstrated resilience, recovering from a shaky start. After dropping the first set, Hewett and Reid dominated the subsequent sets, winning nine out of ten games at one point. This included a crucial break in the deciding set, which set them on the path to victory.
This latest Wimbledon crown adds to their impressive collection, marking their 25th Grand Slam doubles title as a partnership. The pair also recently won the French Open in June. Meanwhile, Fernandez and Oda are the current holders of the US Open and Australian Open titles, showcasing the high level of competition.
Looking ahead, Hewett and Oda are set to compete against each other again on Sunday in the men's wheelchair singles final. Oda enters the singles final as the top seed and defending champion, aiming for his third SW19 singles title. Hewett, the second seed, is seeking to add another singles title to his name, having previously won in 2024.
