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Hewett beaten in Paralympic final thriller

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Published in Tennis
Saturday, 07 September 2024 09:12

Alfie Hewett was unable to complete a career 'Golden Slam' in singles, failing to convert a gold-medal point as he lost a thrilling Paralympic wheelchair tennis men's singles final.

The 26-year-old was defeated 6-2 4-6 7-5 by Japan's Tokito Oda at Roland Garros.

A sliced drop shot from Hewett floated just wide on match point on Oda's serve at 5-3 in the final set, while the Briton was then unable to serve out victory.

The Paralympics singles gold remains the only major title in the sport that Hewett is yet to win.

Oda, 18, secured victory on his own second match point and lay back on the clay in celebration, pulling the wheels off his chair as he did so.

Hewett then came around to the other side of the net and picked up a wheel so Oda could reattach it.

The pair shared a warm embrace while the packed crowd on Court Philippe Chatrier gave both players a long and loud ovation after an outstanding match.

More to follow.

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