Alfie Hewett Advances to French Open Wheelchair Semi-Finals, Doubles Final Confirmed
Great Britain’s Alfie Hewett has secured his place in the semi-finals of the men’s wheelchair singles at the 2026 French Open, while also confirming his partnership with Gordon Reid in the doubles final, according to Roland Garros tournament data.
Progress in Singles and Doubles
Hewett, currently ranked world No. 2 in singles and world No. 1 in doubles, advanced to the French Open semi-finals after a strong performance in the quarter-finals. His journey to the final four was highlighted by a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Z. Ji, as noted in the tournament’s match records.
In the doubles category, Hewett and Reid, the top-seeded pair, are set to face M. De La Puente and S. Houdet in the final. The duo, known for their consistent success, has previously claimed multiple Grand Slam titles together, including the 2025 French Open doubles championship.
Background on Alfie Hewett
A British wheelchair tennis star, Hewett has established himself as one of the sport’s leading figures. With a career spanning over a decade, he has won 10 Grand Slam singles titles and 23 doubles titles, partnering with Gordon Reid for all his doubles victories. Their partnership achieved a historic Grand Slam in 2021, making them the first team to accomplish this feat since 2014.
Hewett’s achievements include Paralympic silver medals in singles (2016, 2024) and gold in doubles at the 2024 Summer Paralympics. His career highlights also include multiple Wheelchair Tennis Masters titles, with victories in both singles and doubles in 2017, 2021, and 2023.
Key Statistics and Rankings
- Singles Ranking: World No. 2 (as of September 2024)
- Doubles Ranking: World No. 1 (as of July 2024)
- Grand Slam Singles Titles: 10 (including 2017, 2020, 2021 French Open)
- Grand Slam Doubles Titles: 23 (including six French Open titles)
Looking Ahead
Hewett’s performance in the 2026 French Open underscores his continued dominance in wheelchair tennis. With the doubles final approaching, fans anticipate another opportunity for Hewett and Reid to add to their legendary legacy. The semi-finals in singles will also be a critical test as he aims to extend his Grand Slam success.
For updates on Hewett’s progress and the final matches, follow the official Roland Garros coverage and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) wheelchair tennis rankings.