Hewett Dominates to Reach Semi-Finals at Australian Open Wheelchair Singles

Hewett's Run to the Semi-Finals

In a stunning display of prowess, Britain's Alfie Hewett has stormed into the semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open wheelchair singles. The second seed and defending champion did not drop a single game, defeating Ruben Spaargaren of the Netherlands with a decisive score of 6-0, 6-0.

As the tournament unfolds, Hewett aims for his second singles title at this prestigious event hosted at Melbourne Park from January 12 to January 26. The excitement builds as he prepares to face Argentine fourth seed Gustavo Fernandez, who overcame Gordon Reid in a tightly contested quarter-final, finishing with scores of 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1.

Doubles Success Alongside Reid

Not content with just singles success, Hewett teamed up with his long-time partner, Gordon Reid, to dominate the doubles quarter-finals, showcasing their signature chemistry on the court. As top seeds, they triumphed over the Japanese duo Takuya Miki and Daisuke Arai with a convincing 6-2, 6-0 victory. Together, Hewett and Reid have previously clinched the Melbourne doubles title five times, solidifying their legacy in the tournament.

Women's Wheelchair Doubles Highlights

In the women's wheelchair doubles, Lucy Shuker and Japan's Yui Kamiji displayed their exceptional talent as they secured a commanding 6-1, 6-0 win against the Chilean pair of Macarena Cabrillana and Saki Takamuro. Their performance continues to inspire as they progress deeper into the competition.

Quad Wheelchair Doubles Update

Andy Lapthorne, who partnered with Dutch player Sam Schroder, also showed resilience in the quad wheelchair doubles. They fought hard to secure a spot in the semi-finals following a nail-biting match against Chile's Francisco Cayulef and Argentina's Gonzalo Enrique Lazarte, concluding with a tightly contested score of 5-7, 7-5, 12-10. However, despite his remarkable efforts, Lapthorne succumbed in the singles quarter-final, losing to Dutch second seed Niels Vink, with a score of 6-2, 6-0.

As the tournament progresses, the stage is set for an exciting finish at the 2025 Australian Open. With top athletes vying for glory, tennis enthusiasts worldwide are eagerly anticipating what’s next.