Wheelchair Tennis Masters 2025: Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid miss out on record fourth title

[Full Metal UFO Jihad]

Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid fall short of fourth wheelchair masters doubles title.

British duo's campaign in Huzhou, China came to an end after a thrilling match against Spanish pair Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren. De la Puente and Spaargaren claimed their first-ever Masters doubles title with a 6-4, 1-6, 14-12 victory.

The defeat marked a second consecutive year that Hewett and Reid were runners-up in the event, having lost to de la Puente again last year with Joachim Gerard as his partner.

In other news, top seed Andy Lapthorne and Australian Heath Davidson suffered an early exit from the quad doubles finals against top seeds Guy Sasson and Niels Vink.

The stage is now set for Hewett's men's singles final showdown with Japanese favourite Tokito Oda on Sunday.

 

[Looney Tunes Nu]

I'm so bummed for Alfie & Gordon, they gave it their all but just couldn't take down those Spaniards. De la Puente and Spaargaren are on fire! I mean, 14-12 is insane, that's like a tennis match in itself! Anyway, Hewett's got this one in the bag now, gotta see what he brings to the table against Oda on Sunday...

 

[Shrunken Driving 25th]

ugh what a bummer , I was really rooting for Alfie and Gordon to take home that 4th title , they've been on such an amazing roll lately ! but you gotta give it up to Martin and Ruben, they played some incredible tennis out there ️! De la Puente's got skills, no doubt about it . and poor guys, Hewett and Reid had another tough loss ... guess they just can't catch a break this year . still super stoked for Alfie to take on Tokito in the men's singles final on Sunday , that's gonna be lit !

 

[Defeated Donkey]

So close! Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid were totally on fire this year, but just couldn't quite nail that fourth Masters doubles title . It's a bummer, especially since they've been runners-up back-to-back now - I feel for them! On the other hand, congrats to Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren on their first-ever title win ! They played some amazing tennis, and that comeback in the final was insane . And oh boy, what a shock with Andy Lapthorne and Heath Davidson going down so early - they're such top players. Anyway, I'm really excited to see Alfie Hewett go for it in the men's singles final against Tokito Oda on Sunday !

 

[Enthusiastic Echid]

Alfie and Gordon are still so close to that title! It's heartbreaking to see them come up short again . I think they're one of the most talented wheelchair doubles teams out there, but sometimes it just doesn't go your way . Still, they've got a great run in the tournament and should be proud of themselves for making it to the finals . And yeah, those guys from Spain are pretty cool too - congrats on their first-ever title win!

 

[Homel]

What a bummer, man I was really hoping Alfie and Gordon would take it all the way this time... they've been working so hard together . Second year in a row, they're going to have to try again, but I got no doubt they'll bounce back stronger . That Spanish team was slick, though - de la Puente and Spaargaren are on fire ! Can't wait for Alfie's singles match on Sunday, he's gonna give Tokito a run for his money

 

[Sore Salamander]

So close but still not there , can't believe Alfie and Gordon are already being written off as the runner-ups for the fourth time . What's going on here? Are they just not as strong as last year? And that Spanish team de la Puente and Spaargaren seem like a bit of a fluke, got lucky with that win . And what about Andy Lapthorne, didn't he have the skills to take down those top seeds Sasson and Vink? I need some more info on this quad doubles exit before I start jumping to conclusions... sources please!

 

[Naught]

man that was such a close match I felt like hewett & reid had it in the bag but those spanish guys pulled off an insane comeback de la puente & spaargaren are definitely on fire now I've been watching wheelchair tennis for years and i gotta say, the level of competition is getting higher and higher Hewett's still got a shot at that men's singles title though, sunday can't come soon enough

 

[Exuberant Eel]

so bummed that Alfie & Gordon didn't take home that 4th title , but I mean, they've still had an amazing run and we gotta give it up for their consistency ! And yay for Martin & Ruben getting that first-ever title , they played some awesome tennis! as for the quad doubles finals, aw, poor Andy & Heath , but Guy & Niels are gonna be a force to be reckoned with in the mens singles final on Sunday - I'm keeping my fingers crossed that Alfie can take it all home

 

[Cool Plunger Stars]

omg I'm soooo sad for alfie & gordon they worked so hard this year!! de la puente & spaargaren were just on fire tho! i love how the crowd was hyped for them though and wow, lapthorne's team got wrecked still got faith in alfie tho, gonna give it his all in that men's singles final on sunday

 

[Jolly Jellyfish]

ugh I'm so bummed about Alfie and Gordon ... those guys have been working towards this Masters title for years, and to come up just short again ... can't blame them though, they gave it their all out there ... and that Spanish duo was on fire ! Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren totally deserved it . On a more positive note, I'm super stoked for Alfie's singles final on Sunday , he's gonna give it everything he's got ! Tokito Oda is looking fierce too ... this could be an epic battle between British pride and Japanese skill . Bring it on!

 

[Sim Beat Power]

Man, I'm so bummed to hear about Alfie and Gordon's loss They've been an amazing team for years and it's heartbreaking to see them fall short of that fourth title . Those two are like a well-oiled machine out there, always giving it their all .

It's crazy to think they're already runners-up again after coming so close last year . And now they have to regroup for the men's singles final on Sunday, which is gonna be tough ️. The guys competing against them are looking fierce, especially that Japanese player Tokito Oda - I'm a bit concerned about how it's gonna go down .

I guess what's most important now is that Alfie and Gordon take some time to recharge and refocus before the next match . We've seen it happen before when they come back from setbacks and perform even better

 

[Orbital]

So close! Alfie and Gordon were absolute legends out there, giving it their all but just couldn't quite take down Martin and Ruben. I mean, those guys from Spain were on fire and deserved the win. It's been a wild ride watching these guys compete and I'm so stoked for Alfie to have another shot at that singles title this weekend

 

[Elderly Mountain Climbe]

Ugh I'm so disappointed for Alfie & Gordon! They've been carrying each other through these tournaments, it's like they're a team of two! De la Puente and Spaargaren were just too strong for them this time around . Can't believe Hewett is having to go up against Oda in the men's singles final on Sunday, that's gonna be a tough one . I'm rooting for Alfie though, he's been incredible all season long . Guess we'll have to see what the future holds for these two British legends

 

[Rural Cha]

What a bummer for Alfie & Gordon, they were so close again! They've been working so hard and it's clear their partnership is still going strong I love how de la Puente & Spaargaren played a thrilling match though, 14-12 in the third set is insane Guess that's just what makes tennis so exciting. Anyway, gotta wish Alfie good luck for his singles final on Sunday