Reid follows in Murray's footsteps to finish year as world number one

03 December 2016 12:54

Gordon Reid emulated his fellow Scot Andy Murray by defeating Stephane Houdet at the Wheelchair Tennis Masters to clinch the year-end world number one spot.

Reid has had a sensational year, winning grand slam singles titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon and doubles titles at the French Open and Wimbledon.

Moving on to the Paralympics in Rio, he defeated team-mate Alfie Hewett to take singles gold, having partnered Hewett to a silver medal in the doubles.

Reid arrived at the Wheelchair Masters at Lee Valley Tennis Centre on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park ranked second just behind Frenchman Houdet.

But, after three wins in his group, the Scot put in a dominant performance to win 6-2 6-1.

He will face either Joachim Gerard of Belgium or Swede Stefan Olsson in the final on Sunday.

Source: PA