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Hewett reaches French Open quarters as Reid exits early

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Alfie Hewett advanced to the men’s wheelchair singles quarter‑finals at the French Open after a swift 6‑3 6‑0 victory over French wildcard Guilhem Laget on Court Suzanne Lenglen. The match, postponed by rain, saw the 28‑year‑old dominate on clay. He now meets China’s Ji Zhenxu for a semi‑final spot. The win keeps Britain in contention for a second singles title this tournament.

Gordon Reid suffered a 6‑2 6‑4 defeat to eight‑time Grand Slam champion Tokito Oda in a rain‑interrupted first round. The 34‑year‑old Scot’s loss marks the first time since his 2013 debut that he failed to reach the quarters at Roland Garros. Oda’s aggressive backhand proved decisive. Oda, who has claimed four consecutive majors and a 2024 Paralympic gold, eyes a fourth French Open title.

Hewett and Reid will reunite for men’s wheelchair doubles on Wednesday, facing French‑Brazilian pair Frederic Cattaneo and Daniel Rodrigues. The British top seeds have captured the French Open doubles crown six straight years, underscoring their dominance. In mixed doubles, Britain’s Neal Skupski and Desirae Krawczyk fell 7‑6(5) 7‑5 to Laura Siegemund and Edouard Roger‑Vasselin, ending their run.