Alfie Hewett is making his presence felt on the Wimbledon grass once again, advancing to a remarkable 10th wheelchair singles quarter-final after dismantling the Netherlands' Tom Egberink 6-1, 6-3. The 28-year-old, who first competed at SW19 back in 2016, is chasing a second title at the All England Club after completing the career Grand Slam in singles with his 2024 Wimbledon triumph.
Hewett was candid about just how much this tournament means to him, admitting that Wimbledon is the one event where nerves affect his sleep, though he insists it stems purely from excitement rather than anxiety. The second seed now faces Ji Zhenxu for a place in the semi-finals, with every indication that his love for these courts translates directly into performance.
The news was less positive for fellow Briton Gordon Reid, who was handed a heavy 6-3, 6-1 defeat by defending champion and world number one Tokito Oda. The Japanese 20-year-old arrived in style, rolling onto court in a specially painted white wheelchair as a tribute to Wimbledon's iconic all-white dress code. Oda explained it took considerable effort to make happen but felt it was the right way to honour the tournament and everyone connected to it, a thoughtful gesture that drew widespread admiration.
Despite Reid's singles exit, both he and Hewett will return to action on Wednesday when they launch their doubles campaign together, giving British fans another reason to watch the wheelchair events closely.
With Hewett in commanding form and a genuine shot at back-to-back Wimbledon titles, TennisDraw users will want to lock in their wheelchair singles bracket picks before the quarter-finals get underway.