Hewett, Reid secure sixth straight Australian Open wheelchair doubles title

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid secured their sixth consecutive men's wheelchair doubles title at the Australian Open, defeating Spain's Daniel Caverzaschi and France's Stephane Houdet 6-2 6-4. This victory marks their 22nd Grand Slam title as a duo and adds to their impressive record of winning 17 out of the last 20 titles in this format. Reid emphasized their commitment to continuous improvement regardless of their achievements. Meanwhile, Andy Lapthorne claimed his eighth Australian Open title in the quad wheelchair doubles, partnering with Dutchman Sam Schroder to win against the top seeds. Lapthorne expressed gratitude for the support from his West Ham teammates as he looks forward to their match against Aston Villa. Hewett is set to compete in the singles final against Japan's Tokito Oda, aiming for a double success.