Overview of the 2025 French Open
British wheelchair tennis players Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid have advanced to the semi-finals at the 2025 French Open as they aim for their sixth straight doubles title at Roland Garros. The duo secured their place by defeating the Chilean pairing of Alexander Cataldo and Sergei Lysov from Israel with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6 [10-4].
This tournament runs from May 25 to June 8 and features extensive coverage, including live radio broadcasts on BBC Sounds and commentary on the BBC Sport website and app.
Individual Highlights
In related news, fellow Brit Andy Lapthorne made his mark in the men’s quad wheelchair category by defeating Canada’s Robert Shaw with a score of 7-5, 7-5 in the quarter-finals. At 34 years old, Lapthorne is yet to claim a singles title on the French clay courts, though he reached the Grand Slam final in Paris back in 2020. He will now face Dutch top seed Niels Vink in the semi-finals.
Upcoming Matches
Meanwhile, Hewett and Reid, who are also competing in the singles draw, are poised to meet one another in the semi-finals after both had impressive starts to their campaigns. Hewett has previously triumphed at Roland Garros three times, with his latest victory occurring in 2021, while Reid has twice finished as the runner-up.
As five-time defending champions in doubles, the British pair is set to compete against the duo of Takuya Miki from Japan and American Casey Ratzlaff in their upcoming semi-final match. This year’s tournament promises exciting matchups, with anticipated clashes, including the showdown between Swiatek and Sabalenka, drawing significant attention.
Conclusion
With thrilling matches ahead, the 2025 French Open continues to showcase the talent and determination of wheelchair tennis athletes on the grand stage.
