Hewett and Reid's Streak Broken at Wimbledon 2025
If you’ve tuned into Wimbledon these past few years, you’ve probably gotten used to seeing Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid hoist the men’s wheelchair doubles trophy. But 2025 flipped the script. The British duo, who had turned Centre Court into their own personal stage, saw their winning run snapped by Spain’s Martin de la Puente and the Netherlands’ Ruben Spaargaren. The final ended 7–6(7–1), 7–5—a tough pill to swallow for the home crowd, who expected a third straight title.
The match was tight from the start. Both pairs held their serves through the first set, sending it into a tense tiebreak. But de la Puente and Spaargaren dialed up the pressure, running away with the tiebreak 7–1. You could almost sense the momentum shift. The second set showed flashes of hope for the British team, but the freshly crowned champs landed the crucial points when it mattered most, closing out the set and the match at 7–5.
It might come as a bit of a shock, given Hewett and Reid’s recent dominance. They’ve been the team to beat in men’s wheelchair doubles at Wimbledon, having lifted the trophy two years running. Their chemistry on court is almost telepathic, built on years of partnership. But everyone knows in sport, nothing lasts forever—and Saturday’s final proved that even the brightest winning streaks can come to a sudden halt.
The New Champions: De la Puente and Spaargaren Make Their Mark
For Martin de la Puente and Ruben Spaargaren, this win means much more than just silverware. Knocking off a pair as established as Hewett and Reid—especially in their home Grand Slam—is a statement. Both have shown flashes of brilliance on the tour, but this Wimbledon title cements their reputation. As second seeds, expectations were high, but they backed it up with ruthless execution, particularly under pressure.
This result also spins the men’s wheelchair doubles conversation going forward. Gone is the sense of inevitability around the British duo, replaced by a real rivalry among the top teams. Fans will no doubt be watching future tournaments to see if de la Puente and Spaargaren can turn their breakthrough into a regular thing, or if Hewett and Reid will regroup and come back stronger.
Elsewhere, Greg Slade kept the Union Jack flying in the quad doubles, but didn’t quite make it over the line—finishing as runner-up in his category. While he couldn’t clinch a title this year, his performance kept Britain very much in the mix across wheelchair events.
There’s no denying that wheelchair tennis is getting more competitive and exciting each year. New faces are emerging, and established champions aren’t safe anymore. If you thought you knew what to expect at Wimbledon, this year’s doubles finals will make you think twice.
