Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and Andy Lapthorne Secure Australian Open 2024 Titles.

Tennis Australian Open 2024

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Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and Andy Lapthorne Secure Australian Open 2024 Titles.

Britons Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid celebrated a remarkable fifth consecutive victory in the Australian Open men's wheelchair doubles, showcasing their prowess on the court.

Meanwhile, Britain's Andy Lapthorne secured success in the quad doubles category, adding another highlight to the British achievements in the tournament.

Hewett and Reid secured their fifth consecutive Australian Open men's wheelchair doubles title by defeating the Japanese pair of Takuya Miki and Tokito Oda by 6-3, 6-2 in a Friday final delayed by rain.

Hewett expressed the joy of playing before an enthusiastic crowd, emphasizing the electrifying moments that showcased the best of wheelchair tennis.

In the quad doubles, Lapthorne and his American partner David Wagner clinched a thrilling victory in the final, overcoming Donald Ramphadi and Guy Sasson with a 6-4, 3-6, 10-2 scoreline.

Reflecting on the overall experience, Hewett expressed gratitude for the support from the crowd, highlighting the exciting atmosphere created by passionate fans.

As they basked in their success, Hewett and Reid now boast an impressive tally of 19 Grand Slam wheelchair doubles titles together.

Looking ahead, Hewett, the men's wheelchair singles champion in 2023, is set to compete in the final on Saturday against second seed Tokito Oda.