Hewett and Reid Reach French Open Final
British pair Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have advanced to the final of the men’s wheelchair doubles at the French Open for the sixth consecutive year. The top-seeded team secured their spot by defeating Casey Ratzlaff of the USA and Japan’s Takuya Miki with a score of 6-2, 6-3 despite challenging weather conditions in Paris.
Match Details
The match concluded on Court 12 amidst heavy rain, with Reid clinching victory with an ace on their second match point. The couple is set to face either Tokito Oda from Japan and France’s Stephane Houdet or the duo of Spaniard Daniel Caverzaschi and Argentine Gustavo Fernandez in the final.
Success at Roland Garros
Hewett and Reid have dominated the tournament in recent years, having captured the title for the past five years. The match against Ratzlaff and Miki was marked by an intense opening set, featuring six breaks of serve, which ultimately was controlled by the British team as they progressed to a smoother second set.
Singles Performances
Interestingly, Hewett and Reid began their day competing against each other in the singles quarter-finals. Hewett, the second seed, managed to secure a place in the semi-finals, winning his match against Reid with a score of 6-2, 6-4. He is now set to play fourth seed Fernandez in the next round.
Challenges for Other Competitors
In other wheelchair events, Britain’s Andy Lapthorne faced a tough outing, being eliminated in both the men’s quad singles and doubles. He lost in the singles semi-final to top seed Niels Vink and then suffered a defeat alongside his Dutch partner Sam Schroder in their doubles match against Ahmet Kaplan and Donald Ramphadi.
Looking Ahead
The anticipation builds as Hewett and Reid prepare for yet another championship match at Roland Garros, a testament to their consistent performances and determination. Tennis fans eagerly await the culmination of their efforts as they aim for another title in Paris.
