In a thrilling Wimbledon men’s wheelchair singles final, Britain’s Alfie Hewett ended up as the runner-up after a hard-fought battle with Tokito Oda, the world No.1 from Japan. Despite a strong start, Hewett fell short in the three-set match, with Oda clinching the title 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 in two hours and 16 minutes.
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Oda Breaks Hewett’s Serve to Secure Sixth Grand Slam Title
Oda, who broke Hewett’s serve eight times during the match, secured his sixth career Grand Slam singles title and second Wimbledon singles trophy. The victory came in front of a packed crowd at Wimbledon’s No.1 Court.
After the match, Hewett shared his admiration for Oda, saying, “Congratulations to Tokito, it was an incredible battle out there and very well deserved.”
Hewett Reflects on the Special Atmosphere at Wimbledon
Despite the loss, Hewett was grateful for the incredible support he received throughout the tournament. He recalled the special moment from the previous year and how meaningful it was to have such a strong crowd behind him. “When you lose to have this sort of love and support behind you, it’s even better,” he said.
Hewett also expressed appreciation for the growing recognition of wheelchair tennis, acknowledging the significant shift in support over the years at Wimbledon.
Hewett vs. Oda: The New Rivalry in Wheelchair Tennis
Hewett and Oda have now faced off in the final of all three Grand Slams in 2025, with Hewett winning the Australian Open earlier this year. Since the 2022 US Open, the two have shared the major titles, and following Oda’s Wimbledon victory, the rivalry is stronger than ever. Oda now leads their Grand Slam head-to-head 5-2.
Hewett’s Runner-Up Finish in Singles and Doubles
In addition to his singles final appearance, Hewett also finished as the runner-up in the doubles event, where he and Gordon Reid lost to the second-seeded pair of Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren. The match ended with a 7-6(1), 7-5 result in favor of the Spaniards.
The Match Breakdown: A Close Contest
The final set off with Hewett starting strong, breaking Oda in the opening game of the match. The first set saw some impressive play from Hewett, as he capitalized on Oda’s serve and wrapped up the set with an aggressive performance.
However, in the second set, Oda raised his level, breaking Hewett four times, while the Briton struggled to win points behind his second serve. Oda leveled the match at 1-1, claiming the second set 7-5.
In the deciding set, a series of mistakes from Hewett allowed Oda to take the lead, and despite a gutsy effort from Hewett to keep the match alive, Oda eventually sealed the win.
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