Hewett was world number one when Oda emerged as wheelchair tennis' new star by winning his first major title at the 2023 French Open - just one month after turning 17.

The pair have met 19 times, with Oda winning on 10 occasions.

However, Hewett has proved the better player on hard courts and was emotional as he claimed his ninth win over Oda on the surface.

"I didn't expect me to start blubbering on the court, to be honest, but I'm probably harbouring a few feelings from the last couple of matches that we've played," said Hewett.

"It does knock you deep down, your belief and confidence in the big moments. For me to do it and prove to myself more than anyone that I can rise to the occasion against a player like him, it was very overwhelming."

Hewett compared his contests with Oda as wheelchair tennis' version of the Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's rivalry.

"Tokito has come on tour and made us all just be better because we have to be," he said. "Otherwise, he will dominate.

"You have to be challenged. You have to be pushed to your limits. We have a good relationship, and I'm glad he's pushing me, and I'm sure I'll be pushing him, and he will say the exact same. It's a bit of a Federer-Nadal situation - wheelchair version."