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ImportantFrench Open 2026 results: GB's Alfie Hewett loses wheelchair singles final to Tokito Oda for second straight year

Alfie Hewett Falls Short Again as Tokito Oda Claims Fourth French Open Title

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Britain's Alfie Hewett faced disappointment in the French Open wheelchair singles final, losing to Japan's Tokito Oda for the second consecutive year. The match concluded with a score of 6-3, 6-3 in favor of the top seed, Oda, who secured his fourth straight title at Roland Garros.

Hewett, who had celebrated a victory in the doubles event alongside fellow Briton Gordon Reid just a day prior, found himself unable to replicate that success in singles. This defeat marks a continuing trend, as Hewett has now lost five of the seven major finals he has contested against Oda, underscoring Oda's dominance in Grand Slam singles events.

In his post-match comments, Hewett expressed admiration for Oda, stating, "First of all congratulations Tokito and your team, I'm not sure how many years you have won this in a row but it seems to feel like forever." He acknowledged his disappointment with his performance, saying, "It's obviously nice to be back in the final here but I am gutted with the performance, it's definitely not one I am proud of."

Despite the setback, Hewett recognized the positives, remarking, "It's still been a good week." This final continues to highlight Oda's remarkable achievements in the sport and leaves Hewett with motivation for future competitions.

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