Britain’s Alfie Hewett advanced to the wheelchair singles semi-finals with a 6-2 7-6 (7-4) win over France’s Stephane Houdet.

The 21-year-old, who lifted the title in 2017, wrapped up the first set with a third break of Houdet’s serve, but was made to work harder for the second.

Fellow Briton Gordon Reid is also in the last four after battling past Belgium’s Joachim Gerard 3-6 6-4 6-3.

The 27-year-old will play Japanese top seed Shingo Kunieda next.

Hewitt will take on Argentine defending champion Gustavo Fernandez, who he beat in the 2017 final, in the other side of the draw.

“Shingo is number one in the world right now, and he’s back to what I would say is his best form,” said former Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Reid of his prospects of his next opponent.

“He’s always a tough opponent to play against, but I know I can beat him – I’ve beaten him in the past, and I’ve got the game to beat him. I’ll go away, prepare, and try and do that tomorrow.”

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Hewitt and Reid will also team up in the doubles on Friday, when they face Fernandez and Kunieda once more in their opening match.