British wheelchair tennis duo reach US Open quarter-finals
Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid both won their opening matches in the men's wheelchair singles at the US Open. Hewett, the second seed, dropped just two games against Daniel Caverzaschi, while Reid needed three sets to beat Stephane Houdet. They are also competing together in the doubles event.
Hewett's straight-sets victory over Caverzaschi sets up a quarter-final against Ratzlaff. Reid battled past Houdet in a marathon contest, earning a meeting with Oda, who has claimed the last six Grand Slam singles crowns.
The duo are also pursuing a sixth doubles title together, having advanced to the semi-finals against Oda and Fernandez. In the quad events, Lapthorne and Slade suffered first-round singles losses, though Lapthorne continues in doubles with Els.
The sustained success of Hewett and Reid could further elevate the profile of wheelchair tennis, potentially inspiring greater participation among disabled individuals and encouraging more media coverage of adaptive sports. Their achievements may also challenge public perceptions of athletic capability, demonstrating that high-level competition exists across diverse formats. Increased visibility could lead to better sponsorship and funding opportunities for athletes in this discipline.