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Hewett and Reid Secure Historic 'Golden Slam' with Paralympic Victory

The British wheelchair tennis duo clinched their first Paralympic gold, completing a career 'Golden Slam' at Roland Garros.

  • Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid triumphed over Japan's Tokito Oda and Takuya Miki with a 6-2, 6-1 victory.
  • This win marks the first Paralympic gold for Hewett, adding to his extensive list of over 30 Grand Slam titles.
  • Reid and Hewett have now won all four major titles plus the Paralympic title, a first in men's wheelchair doubles.
  • The duo overcame past disappointments, including a near career-ending classification issue for Hewett.
  • Their victory was celebrated with emotional embraces and wild celebrations on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
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