Norfolk's Alfie Hewett wins wheelchair singles at Queens

He's now looking ahead to Wimbledon

Alfie Hewett
Author: Sian RochePublished 24th Jun 2024

Norfolk's very own Alfie Hewett has won the wheelchair singles title at Queens, beating fellow Briton Gordon Reid.

Against doubles partner, Norwich born Hewett took the first set 6-4 and was forced to a match tie-break in the second by 32-year-old Reid who went on to level the tie.

However, Hewett eventually re-found his form as he earned the win in three-sets.

Following their singles final, Hewett and Reid teamed up to face Joachim Gerard and Tom Egberink in the doubles final where they suffered a 7-5, 6-2 defeat.

Hewett said, “As players, you want to get as much grass court action under your belt, and what better way to do it than here in London? All four players who are here are really good grass court players and it’s very early on with the transition and winning both matches is something I can build on.

“We’re building towards the end which is Wimbledon but to be here in front of so many fans, this is the best crowd we’ve had consistently.

"We’ve got so many opportunities to showcase our sport at such a prestigious and big event, it’s massive for us and it really helps increase that visibility. It’s not just about the grass and the tennis, it’s something so much more powerful than that.”

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