The Brit took a 2-0 lead to start the second, but Kunieda hit a hot streak, winning 12 of the next 13 points to wrestle his way back in. Facing break points once again at 5-4 up, Hewett capitalised on an uncharacteristic backhand volley miss from, before finishing off the set with a brace of brilliant backhands and a huge roar to the crowd.
In a masterclass of returning, the match quickly became a battle of who could hold their serve – both players rifling winners left, right and centre off the return. It was a tough loss for the Hewett, who had led by a set and 5-4, and then found himself up 5-2 in the decider, but Kunieda showed incredible mental strength to fight back and win the only title missing from his impressive collection. Kunieda clinched the first Wimbledon singles title of his career and 50 th major trophy in an epic three hour and 20 minute battle with the British No.1. Lucy Shuker & Kgothatso Montjane lose out on a place in the doubles finalĭay fourteen: Hewett and Lapthorne both finish as runners-up on finals SundayĪlfie Hewett finished as the runner-up in this year’s Wimbledon men’s wheelchair singles event after losing a high-quality final against world No.1 Shingo Kunieda 4-6, 7-5, 7-6.Andy Lapthorne & David Wagner booked their place in their second successive Wimbledon quad doubles final.Hewett and Gordon Reid clinch runners-up spot in the men's doubles.Ken Skupski calls an end to his career after going out of the men's doubles.Joe Salisbury & Rajeev Ram lose out on a spot in the finals after tantalising five-set tussle.
Neal Skupski & Desirae Krawcyzk do the double after clinching their second consecutive Wimbledon title.Cam Norrie bows out following 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 defeat to Novak Djokovic.Andy Lapthorne & David Wagner lose the quad doubles final 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3 to Niels Vink and Sam Schroder.Alfie Hewett comes runner-up in wheelchair men's singles.
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