SCOTTISH tennis star Gordon Reid and playing partner Alfie Hewett have claimed their seventh Wimbledon men’s wheelchair doubles title.
They clinched the victory in front of a supportive crowd on No.1 Court, defeating Australian and US Open champions Gustavo Fernandez of Argentina and Tokito Oda of Japan 2-6, 6-1, 6-2.
The win extends their record-breaking Grand Slam tally to 25 titles as a duo.
Despite a slow start, Hewett and Reid found their rhythm and broke Oda's serve at the start of the second set, quickly building a 4-0 lead.
Reid’s skill at the net became more influential as the match progressed, and he closed out the second set with a precise backhand dropshot.
The pair then took a 3-0 lead in the final set, maintaining control and securing victory after just under two hours of play.
Reid, who recently surpassed 30 career Grand Slam titles after the pair's seventh French Open victory, reflected on the significance of the sport's progress.
He said: "To come from Brad Parks (the founder of wheelchair tennis in 1976) picking up a racket for the first time, to being on this kind of stage – I don’t think anyone would have dreamed of that 50 or even 20 years ago.
"We have to say a big thanks to everyone who has made that possible.
"Everybody at the LTA who has done a great job at supporting us over the years as well.
"We wouldn’t have done what we’ve done without those guys."
