Norwich's Alfie Hewett wins sixth successive Australian Open wheelchair doubles title

Along with partner Gordon Reid, he beat Spain's Daniel Caverzaschi and Frenchman Stephane Houdet in straight sets

Alfie Hewett
Author: Sian RochePublished 24th Jan 2025

Norwich's Alfie Hewett has won his sixth successive Australian Open wheelchair doubles title.

Along with partner Gordon Reid, he beat Spain's Daniel Caverzaschi and Frenchman Stephane Houdet in straight sets (6-2 6-4) in the final in Melbourne.

It is their 22nd Grand Slam title as a partnership.

27 year-old Hewett will also play in the wheelchair singles final tomorrow (Saturday 25th January).

He'll face Japan's world number one Tokito Oda.

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