Britain's Alfie Hewett clinched his fifth US Open men's wheelchair singles title by defeating Tokito Oda with a score of 6-0 7-6 (7-5). This victory not only adds to Hewett's accolades but also prevents Oda, the Japanese top seed, from achieving a clean sweep of the Grand Slams in 2026.

Hewett's performance comes after earlier defeats to Oda in the finals of both the French Open and Wimbledon this year, where he struggled significantly, losing at Wimbledon with a score of 6-1 6-1. Oda had also claimed victory at the Australian Open earlier in the year.

Reflecting on his previous losses, Hewett expressed a desire for personal growth, stating:

"I was quiet, I was timid, I was a shell of myself."

He emphasized a renewed mindset, stating he aimed to be more fearless and courageous, particularly after a six-week period of reflection.

In the final match, Hewett described his first set as "possessed," showcasing dominance after saving a break point in the opening game. He secured the first set with a remarkable backhand return winner.

The second set proved challenging, as Hewett fought back from a double break down, saving three set points against Oda to ultimately win in a tie-break.

Oda, who had been aiming for a calendar-year Grand Slam, acknowledged the difficulty of the loss, stating:

"This was the last part of it so it's really tough for me, but I think Alfie deserved it today."