GB’s Hewett through in wheelchair singles

GB’s Hewett through in wheelchair singlesImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Alfie Hewett reached the Wimbledon wheelchair singles final last yearPublished33 minutes agoBritain’s Alfie Hewett is through to a 10th Wimbledon wheelchair singles quarter-final – but compatriot Gordon Reid suffered defeat in the first round.Hewett began his bid for a second SW19 title with a 6-1 6-3 win over Tom Egberink of the Netherlands.Hewett completed the career Grand Slam in singles with his 2024 victory at Wimbledon.”It is a privilege to be on these courts and it is certainly something I don’t take for granted each year,” stated the 28-year-old, who made his Wimbledon debut in 2016.”This is the one tournament where I probably don’t have the best sleep, but that’s because of excitement and the experiences that I’ve had here. “Wimbledon is really a standout for me. Hopefully it is even better this year.”Second seed Hewett will face Ji Zhenxu for a place in the semi-finals.The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka