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Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
More wheelchair events at ATP & WTA tournaments in 2026
More professional wheelchair tennis events will take place at ATP and WTA tournaments next year following the approval of a new calendar structure by the International Tennis Federation (ITF). While the specific events have not yet been confirmed, the ITF said a "significant number" of new ones will take place at ATP and WTA tournaments, creating a calendar including "higher standards" and "elevated prize money". The four Grand Slams currently have both wheelchair and non-wheelchair events, in addition to six ATP and and WTA tournaments. Great Britain's Alfie Hewett - a 33-time Grand Slam champion across singles and doubles - said the expansion presents a "great opportunity for players to take their careers to the next level". World number two Hewett, who was beaten by Tokito Oda in the Wimbledon wheelchair singles final, added: "Now is the time to take the chance to grow our sport even further and make integrated events the norm rather than the exception." The ITF's president, David Haggerty, said the governing body was "building on the success of the small number of existing integrated events to create a tour that is even more effective in enhancing the careers of professional and aspiring players." From 2026, the wheelchair tennis tour will be split into three tiers: Premier, International and Development. The Premier Tier is the highest level, with tournaments to be graded as Grand Slam or Masters events, or 1000, 500 and 250 as per ATP and WTA events.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Sport
- BBC News
More wheelchair events at ATP & WTA tournaments in 2026
More professional wheelchair tennis events will take place at ATP and WTA tournaments next year following the approval of a new calendar structure by the International Tennis Federation (ITF).While the specific events have not yet been confirmed, the ITF said a "significant number" of new ones will take place at ATP and WTA tournaments, creating a calendar including "higher standards" and "elevated prize money".The four Grand Slams currently have both wheelchair and non-wheelchair events, in addition to six ATP and and WTA Britain's Alfie Hewett - a 33-time Grand Slam champion across singles and doubles - said the expansion presents a "great opportunity for players to take their careers to the next level".World number two Hewett, who was beaten by Tokito Oda in the Wimbledon wheelchair singles final, added: "Now is the time to take the chance to grow our sport even further and make integrated events the norm rather than the exception."The ITF's president, David Haggerty, said the governing body was "building on the success of the small number of existing integrated events to create a tour that is even more effective in enhancing the careers of professional and aspiring players."From 2026, the wheelchair tennis tour will be split into three tiers: Premier, International and Premier Tier is the highest level, with tournaments to be graded as Grand Slam or Masters events, or 1000, 500 and 250 as per ATP and WTA events.
NHK
13-07-2025
- Sport
- NHK
Japan's tennis player Oda Tokito wins Wimbledon wheelchair singles crown
Japan's Oda Tokito has clinched his second Wimbledon wheelchair tennis singles title in two years. Oda was up against Britain's Alfie Hewett in the final at the All England Club on Sunday. Oda tops the global ranking while Hewett is number two. Oda lost the first set 3-6. It was his first loss of a set in the tournament. In the second set, they were even after the 10th game. But Oda pulled off three return aces and kept his service game, winning the set 7-5. The 19-year-old left-hander also got an upper hand in the third set, deploying powerful forehand and skillful drop shots. Oda took the set 6-2, capturing the crown. Oda and Hewett had faced each other in the finals of two other Grand Slams this season. Oda lost to the Briton in the Australian Open in January. But he took home his third straight French Open title in June.
Washington Post
13-07-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Oda beats defending champion Hewett to win 2nd Wimbledon title in wheelchair singles
LONDON — Tokito Oda of Japan won his second Wimbledon title by beating his biggest rival and defending champion Alfie Hewett of Britain 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 Sunday in the men's wheelchair singles final. Oda and Hewett have won the last 10 Grand Slam titles between them and this was the seventh time in that span that they met in the final.
Yahoo
13-07-2025
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- Yahoo
Oda beats defending champion Hewett to win 2nd Wimbledon title in wheelchair singles
Tokito Oda of Japan returns to Alfie Hewett of Britain during the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Alfie Hewett of Britain returns to Tokito Oda of Japan during the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan and Alfie Hewett of Britain, left, hlod their trophies after the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan kisses the trophy after winning the men's wheelchair singles final match against and Alfie Hewett of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan celebrates winning the men's wheelchair singles final match against and Alfie Hewett of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan celebrates winning the men's wheelchair singles final match against and Alfie Hewett of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan returns to Alfie Hewett of Britain during the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Alfie Hewett of Britain returns to Tokito Oda of Japan during the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan and Alfie Hewett of Britain, left, hlod their trophies after the men's wheelchair singles final match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan kisses the trophy after winning the men's wheelchair singles final match against and Alfie Hewett of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) Tokito Oda of Japan celebrates winning the men's wheelchair singles final match against and Alfie Hewett of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Sunday, July 13, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan) LONDON (AP) — Tokito Oda of Japan won his second Wimbledon title by beating his biggest rival and defending champion Alfie Hewett of Britain 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 Sunday in the men's wheelchair singles final. Oda and Hewett have won the last 10 Grand Slam titles between them and this was the seventh time in that span that they met in the final. Advertisement On Sunday, Oda was broken four times in the opening set but saved both break points he faced in the decider and then converted his fourth match point. This was the 19-year-old Oda's sixth major title overall, while the 27-year-old Hewett was looking for his 11th. It was a second runner-up finish in two days for Hewett, who also lost the doubles final together with Gordon Reid. The British duo was defeated 7-6 (1), 7-5 by Martin De la Puente of Spain and Ruben Spaargaren of the Netherlands. ___ AP tennis:
