Paris 2024 Paralympics | Wheelchair Tennis: Top Seeds Hold Strong in Men's Singles Open

 



The top four wheelchair tennis players in the world began their Paralympic campaign on Sunday at the iconic Roland-Garros Stadium. Competing on the renowned clay courts, Alfie Hewett from Great Britain, Tokito Oda from Japan, Martin De La Puente from Spain, and Gustavo Fernandez from Argentina all showcased their skills and lived up to their reputations. Each of these elite athletes successfully advanced to the last 16, though the nature of their victories varied, reflecting the diverse challenges they faced in their opening matches.


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Alfie Hewett, the world’s top-ranked wheelchair tennis player, made a strong debut in his first-ever Paralympic tournament. The 26-year-old from Norwich, Great Britain, advanced to the last 16 with an impressive victory. Hewett faced Sergei Lysov from Israel, dominating the match by conceding only one game across two sets. Reflecting on the match, Hewett expressed his eagerness to finally get into competitive play after a period of practice while others were already competing. He acknowledged that Lysov, a player unfamiliar to him, provided a solid challenge that helped him ease into the tournament.









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