US Open 2026 results: Alfie Hewett wins fifth men's wheelchair singles title in New York
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Key Points:
- Alfie Hewett won his fifth US Open men's wheelchair singles title by defeating top seed Tokito Oda 6-0, 7-6 (7-5), preventing Oda from completing a calendar-year Grand Slam in 2026.
- Hewett also secured the doubles title at the US Open alongside fellow Briton Gordon Reid, adding to his achievements at the tournament.
- Hewett reflected on his earlier defeats to Oda at the French Open and Wimbledon, citing those losses as motivation to regain his fearless and courageous playing style.
- During the final, Hewett delivered a dominant first set and overcame a double break deficit in the second, ultimately winning in a tense tie-break.
- Oda acknowledged Hewett's deserved victory, expressing disappointment at missing out on the calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the previous six Grand Slam singles titles.
