Great Britain has claimed the World Team Cup title for the fifth time in its history after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Japan in Florida. The competition, often referred to as the wheelchair tennis equivalent of the Davis Cup and Billie Jean King Cup, saw the British team overcome the defending champions in a closely contested final. The deciding match came in the doubles, where Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid defeated Japan’s Tokito Oda and Daisuke Arai with a score of 6-1, 6-2. This win marked a significant achievement for the British team, as they reclaimed the title after previously winning in 2015, 2019, 2023, and now 2024. Reid expressed his joy at securing the title, saying, "We're really happy to get the title back." He noted that he had previously won the World Team Cup with Hewett in multiple years, but this victory was special because it came down to the final doubles match for the first time. Hewett echoed this sentiment, stating, "It's the first time it's come down to the deciding doubles for us, so I'm just really happy that we got over the line." Both players also praised the team spirit and atmosphere during the tournament, emphasizing the pride of representing their country. The British team started strong with Reid winning his singles match against Daisuke Arai with a score of 6-2, 6-2. However, the second singles match between Hewett and Oda was delayed due to extreme heat in Orlando. The match was eventually played six hours later when temperatures had cooled. Despite the delay, Hewett faced a tough challenge, losing narrowly to Oda with a score of 6-4, 7-5. Hewett admitted he was disappointed with the result, especially after recently defeating the world number one in the singles final of the US Open. He noted that the match was of a high standard and that a few key points in both sets had decided the outcome. Despite the loss in the singles, Hewett bounced back in the doubles match, teaming up with Reid to secure the victory. The British team, which also included 21-year-old Ben Bartram and was captained by Martyn Whait, had earlier in the week defeated South Korea and the Netherlands. Their strong performance throughout the tournament ultimately led to their fifth World Team Cup title, reinforcing their position as one of the dominant forces in wheelchair tennis.