Hewett Stops Oda's Calendar Slam Dream
Alfie Hewett delivered one of the most emotionally charged performances of his career on Saturday, beating Japanese world number one Tokito Oda 6-0, 7-6 (7-5) to claim his fifth US Open wheelchair singles title. The victory was especially sweet because Oda, just 20 years old, had beaten Hewett in the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this season and was chasing a remarkable calendar Grand Slam. Hewett, 28, broke down in tears after sealing the win, and his words afterward spoke volumes about the mental journey that led him there. He described a difficult period of self-reflection after Wimbledon, saying he took time away from the court and took a hard look at the kind of competitor he wanted to be. On Saturday, he played with freedom and intensity, saying he focused on being himself rather than worrying about the result. The commanding first-set bagel and a tiebreak victory in the second told the full story of his dominance. Adding to the celebration, Hewett had already collected the wheelchair doubles title alongside partner Gordon Reid on Friday, making it a remarkable two-trophy haul in New York.
Skupski Adds Men's Doubles Gold to British Celebration
Neal Skupski completed a wonderful day for British tennis by claiming the men's doubles title alongside American partner Christian Harrison. The victory represented a long-awaited breakthrough at the US Open for Skupski, who had been one of the most consistent performers on the doubles circuit without landing this particular prize. Together, Hewett and Skupski turned the final Saturday of the 2026 US Open into a celebration of British tennis excellence at Flushing Meadows. TennisDraw users had both British stars generating significant bracket buzz heading into the tournament's closing weekend.