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Alfie Hewett continues Australian Open Success, Despite Doubles Setback
Melbourne, Australia – January 30, 2026 – Alfie Hewett, the world number two, has progressed to the semi-finals of the men’s wheelchair singles at the Australian Open. Though, his partnership with Gordon Reid in the doubles competition has come to an end, halting their bid for a seventh consecutive title in Melbourne.
Hewett dominates in Singles Competition
Hewett secured his place in the semi-finals with a commanding 6-2, 6-3 victory over his doubles partner, gordon Reid, in a match lasting one hour and 33 minutes on Margaret Court Arena.This win marks another step in his quest to defend his singles title and add to his remarkable Grand Slam record. Last year, hewett claimed his second Australian Open singles title, which was also his 10th Grand Slam singles title solidifying his position as a dominant force in wheelchair tennis.
Semi-finals Matchup
In the semi-finals, Hewett will face a challenging opponent in Spain’s Martin de la Puente, who defeated France’s Stephane Houdet 6-3, 6-2 in his quarter-final match. The match promises to be a compelling contest between two of the top players in the sport.
Doubles Disappointment for Hewett and Reid
Despite their success in the singles, Hewett and Reid faced disappointment in the doubles competition. The British duo were defeated in a closely contested semi-final match against Japan’s Tokito Oda and Argentina’s Gustavo Fernandez. the match concluded with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 10-4 in a match tie-break, bringing an end to their impressive run at the tournament. Hewett and Reid had previously won 18 of the last 23 Grand Slam titles in the doubles format,demonstrating their historical dominance in the discipline.
Quad Doubles Finalists Determined
Great Britain also has representation in the quad doubles final, where Andy lapthorne and Australia’s Heath Davidson will compete against top seeds Guy Sasson and Niels Vink. Lapthorne and Davidson secured their spot in the final after a hard-fought semi-final victory, winning 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 10-6 in a 10-point match tie-break.
The Australian open continues to showcase the incredible talent and