GORDON Reid is targeting a remarkable haul of two gold medals after being confirmed in the Great Britain wheelchair tennis team for the Rio Paralympics. The 24-year-old from Alexandria, rated in the world's top five players in both singles and doubles, took his maiden Grand Slam singles crown at the Australian Open earlier his year then finished runner-up at Roland Garros, albeit with the consolation of his recording his third major title in doubles. Reid will play with English teenager Alfie Hewett in both Rio and Wimbledon this fortnight, where wheelchair singles is on the schedule of events for the first time.
"Just to be in with a chance of two gold medals is pretty special," said Reid. "Myself and Alfie have played well together this year and last year as well. We have pretty much made the final of every tournament we have played this year and the more we play together, the better. We haven't been able to play in Grand Slams yet, but playing at Wimbledon will be a great opportunity for us and a good rehearsal for Rio."
Hewett and quad player Antony Cotterill are the only two members of a 10-strong team who are making their debuts, with Jordanne Whiley, Lucy Shuker and Andy Lapthorne all previous medallists from London.
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