Results of US Open 2023: Alfie Hewett, Gordon Reid, and Andy Lapthorne secure spots in wheelchair semi-finals
US Open Wheelchair Tennis: Britons Continue Strong Performance
In a thrilling quarter-final match at the US Open wheelchair singles, British tennis player Alfie Hewett showcased his title defense skills by dominating Japan’s Takuya Miki. The victory marks another step forward for Hewett as he remains on track to secure back-to-back championships.
Hewett’s compatriot and doubles partner Gordon Reid also impressed with a win over fourth seed Martin de la Puente, securing a spot in the semi-finals alongside Hewett.
The excitement continued as Andy Lapthorne triumphed over his doubles teammate Donald Ramphadi, earning himself a place in the quad semi-finals.
However, Lucy Shuker faced disappointment as she exited the women’s singles tournament after suffering a heavy defeat against top seed Diede de Groot.
Three-time champion Alfie Hewett showed off his skills once again in New York with an impressive 6-1 6-3 victory. He is now set to face Argentine third seed Gustavo Fernandez in the semi-finals.
Gordon Reid had a tougher battle against De la Puente but managed to turn things around after losing the first set and being down 4-1 in the second. With remarkable determination and skill, Reid secured a hard-fought victory of 1-6 7-5 7-5 against his Spanish opponent. His next challenge will be facing Stephane Houdet as he aims to reach his first US Open wheelchair singles final.
The dynamic duo of Hewett and Reid, who could potentially meet in the final, will team up for a doubles match later on Thursday. Their opponents will be France’s Houdet and Japan’s Takashi Sanada. The British pair has their sights set on winning their sixth Flushing Meadows doubles title.
Meanwhile, Andy Lapthorne celebrated his victory over South Africa’s Ramphadi with a convincing 6-2 6-0 scoreline. In the upcoming doubles semi-final, Lapthorne will face Slovakia’s Tomas Masaryk and Brazil’s Ymanitu Silva alongside his partner.
This year’s US Open Wheelchair Tennis Championship continues to captivate fans with its thrilling matches and outstanding performances from talented athletes around the world. Stay tuned for more exciting developments as the event progresses!