Wimbledon 2024: Alfie Hewett & Gordon Reid crowned doubles champions for a sixth time
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won the Wimbledon men's wheelchair doubles title for the sixth time. They fought hard against the second-seeded pair, Tokito Oda and Takuya Miki, to claim victory.
Hewett and Reid won their sixth trophy in the last eight times they competed at The Championships. They defeated the Japanese team with a score of 6-4, 7-6(2) in a match that lasted exactly two hours.
"It's been an unforgettable day, definitely the greatest day of my life," Hewett exclaimed after winning his second final of the day.
"Today has been like a dream come true. Winning my first singles match was emotional, but I am now focused on playing with Gio and defending our title."
Reid expressed his gratitude towards the fans, especially for the support they showed during a challenging final match. He understood that fans had a difficult decision to make between watching Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, but he wanted them to know that their support was truly valued. Reid referred to the fans as die-hard supporters and thanked them for creating a great atmosphere that motivated him and his team to make a comeback in the second set.
Hewett and Reid have won their 21st Grand Slam doubles title, breaking the record held by Brough and Du Pont, as well as Navratilova and Shriver, who each won 20 titles.
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid's journey to victory at Wimbledon
Consecutive breaks against Miki and Oda's serve helped the Brits establish a solid foundation in the first set.
Nail-bitingly close at 5-4, the 2016 singles champion Reid stayed calm while serving. He won four points in a row after being down 0-15, giving him a one-set lead in the final match.
The British players had the opportunity to get a lead against Miki's serve early in the second set, but once the Japanese team held on, the momentum changed in their favor.
Similar to their competitors in the first game, Oda and Miki were able to secure two breaks in a row to take a 5-2 lead. However, Hewett had to take a break for medical treatment on his forearm.
The British team gained a burst of new energy after the break. They managed to break Miki's serve once more and focused on targeting the 35-year-old's forehand. Despite facing five set points, they were able to even the score at 5-5.
After both teams took turns pausing at the end of the set, they went into a tie-break situation. This is where the British team demonstrated their expertise and composure in critical moments.
After leading 3-2, Hewett and Reid won four points in a row, finishing with a shot through the center of the court to win the Wimbledon trophy for the sixth time.
Singles and doubles winner Hewett exited The Championships with a combined total of 30 Grand Slam victories, while Reid's overall number of Grand Slam titles reached 27.
