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Britain’s Andy Lapthorne wins singles title in US Open wheelchair division Britain’s Andy Lapthorne wins singles title in US Open wheelchair division
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Britain’s Andy Lapthorne won the first grand slam singles title of his career in the wheelchair quad division at the US Open.Britain’s Andy Lapthorne won the first grand slam singles title of his career in the wheelchair quad division at the US Open.
The 23-year-old from Middlesex defeated America’s David Wagner 7-5, 6-2, gaining revenge after losing to Wagner in his final round-robin match. The 23-year-old from Middlesex beat America’s David Wagner 7-5, 6-2, gaining revenge after losing to Wagner in his final round-robin match.
Lapthorne had previously enjoyed his best results in doubles, winning three Australian Open titles, a French Open and Paralympic silver in 2012.Lapthorne had previously enjoyed his best results in doubles, winning three Australian Open titles, a French Open and Paralympic silver in 2012.
His victory capped an excellent couple of days for Britain’s wheelchair players, after Jordanne Whiley completed the calendar grand slam of doubles titles with Japan’s Yui Kamiji on Saturday.His victory capped an excellent couple of days for Britain’s wheelchair players, after Jordanne Whiley completed the calendar grand slam of doubles titles with Japan’s Yui Kamiji on Saturday.