Joachim Gérard (ITF 7) was smiling on Saturday evening in Arnhem, after winning the doubles wheelchair tennis Masters for the second time in his career. Associated with the Spaniard Manuel de la Puente (ITF 3), the 36-year-old from Ucclois beat the British Alfie Hewett (ITF 2) and Gordon Reid (ITF 5), top seeds, in the final 6-4, 6-2. N.1, who won everything this year.
“I am obviously very happy,” he told Agence BELGA after his victory. “We delivered a very good match, where we were above all very solid. We started the game very well, quickly leading 4-0 in the first set, and we were able to continue this dynamic. We never gave them points easily and we managed to vary the game well. We hit on both players, while playing regularly in the center to cause misunderstandings. This is really pleasing, because it was our last tournament together and that. opposite, there were the World No.1 who won the three Grand Slams and Paralympic gold.”
