Alfie Hewett
- January 9, 2024
- Wheelchair Tennis Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Alfie Hewett |
| Occupation | Wheelchair Tennis Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 6, 1997(1997-12-06) |
| Age | 27 |
| Birthplace | Norwich |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | Norwich |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
Alfie Hewett Biography
| Name | Alfie Hewett |
| Birthday | Dec 6 |
| Birth Year | 1997 |
| Place Of Birth | Norwich |
| Home Town | Norwich |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Aquarius |
Alfie Hewett is one of the most popular and richest Wheelchair Tennis Player who was born on December 6, 1997 in Norwich, Norwich, United Kingdom. Alfie Hewett (born 6 December 1997) is a British wheelchair tennis player, from Cantley in Norfolk. He attended Acle High School and went on to study Sport and Exercise Science at City College Norwich.
In July 2017, in a repeat of the final a year earlier, Hewett won the 2017 Wimbledon Championships – Wheelchair Men’s Doubles, alongside Reid, winning 6-7(5-7), 7-5, 7-6(7-3) against Houdet and Peifer.
On 2 September 2018 he claimed his second Super Series title at the US Open USTA Wheelchair Championships in St. Louis. Later that month Hewett won the singles title at the US Open as well as the doubles titles with Gordon Reid.
In March 2018 Hewett won his first Super Series singles title at the Cajun Classic in Baton Rouge, USA.
Hewett won the 2017 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters in Loughborough, UK. He ended 2017 ranked No 2 in the world, a career-high for him.
Alfie Hewett Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wheelchair Tennis Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Alfie Hewett is one of the richest Wheelchair Tennis Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Alfie Hewett 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He won a silver medal in the men’s singles event at Rio 2016 and silver in the doubles event with partner Gordon Reid, who beat him in the singles final.
In July 2016 Hewett won the 2016 Wimbledon Championships – Wheelchair Men’s Doubles, alongside Gordon Reid, winning 4-6, 6-1, 7-6(8-6) against the French pair Stéphane Houdet and Nicolas Peifer.
In May 2017 Hewett won his first Grand Slam in singles at the French Open, beating Gustavo Fernández of Argentina 0-6, 7-6(11-9), 6-2.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 5 ft 6 in |
Alfie Hewett height 5 ft 6 in Alfie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Alfie Hewett Dating?
According to our records, Alfie Hewett is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Alfie Hewett’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Alfie Ranked on the list of most popular Wheelchair Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Alfie Hewett celebrates birthday on December 6 of every year.
Top Facts about Alfie Hewett
- Alfie Hewett is a British wheelchair tennis player.
- He was born on December 6, 1997 in Norwich, England.
- Hewett turned professional in 2015.
- He has won two Grand Slam singles titles and four doubles titles.
- Hewett has also won three Paralympic medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze).
- As of August 2021, he is ranked world No. 2 in singles and No. 1 in doubles.
- Hewett has been playing wheelchair tennis since the age of six.
- He was awarded an MBE for services to wheelchair tennis in 2018.
- In total, he has won over $2 million in prize money.
- Hewett is known for his aggressive style of play and powerful serve
What is the problem with Alfie Hewett disability?
Britain’s 18-time Grand Slam champion Hewett has Perthes disease, which affects hip movement. Under initial changes to the ITF’s regulations in 2019, the disease was not judged severe enough to necessitate the use of a wheelchair.
How many Grand slams has Alfie Hewett won?
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How do you play a wheelchair in tennis?
Wheelchair Tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis. The only difference is Wheelchair Tennis players are allowed two bounces of the ball; provided the first bounce occurs within the bounds of the court. The events are singles (between two players) and doubles (between two pairs).
Does Alfie Hewett walk?
Wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett cleared to compete in Paris Paralympics. Norfolk wheelchair tennis star Alfie Hewett has revealed he WILL be able to participate in the Paraylmpics — even though an improvement in his condition means he can now walk.
How did Alfie Hewett become disabled?
Alfie was born with a congenital heart defect, Tetralogy of Fallot and had open heart surgery when he was just six months old. At the age of six he was then diagnosed with Perthes Disease , which is a rare condition affecting the hip.