Gordon Reid successfully defended his French Open doubles crown on Saturday as he claimed victory alongside Japanese partner Shingo Kunieda.

There was disappointment earlier in the singles final for the Helensburgh wheelchair tennis ace as his Grand Slam run was brought to an end by Gustavo Fernandez.

Second seeds Reid and Kunieda raced into 3-0 leads in both sets of their men’s doubles final against Frenchman Michael Jeremiasz and Stefan Olsson of Sweden before sealing a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory to retain their title.

Reid has now won three Grand Slam doubles titles. He had the chance to add to his first Grand Slam single success at the Australian Open but slipped to a 7-6 (4), 6-1 loss to Argentinian world number six Gustavo Fernandez.

He said: “I’m pretty tired but feeling good after that. It was a high quality match with a really good crowd and I was proud I could refocus and come back and win the doubles title.

“It’s been a good week to get this far and get to back-to-back Grand Slam singles finals. I wasn’t good enough today and he was very strong in his hitting zone and he was hitting his backhand really well.

“He had all the momentum in the second set and was very aggressive. It’s a massive disappointment as these are the matches you want to win most of all. But it’s still good for gaining confidence ahead of Rio and enjoying more experience of playing in front of big crowds in important matches.”

Reid, 24, reached the singles final by knocking out world number one Stephane Houdet but could not capitalise on a good start against Fernandez

Reid led 4-2 but was outplayed thereafter as 22-year-old Fernandez clinched his first Grand Slam title.

However the British number one was keen to take the positives from another successful Grand Slam campaign as he looks ahead to Wimbledon later this month, when the wheelchair players will have the chance to compete in a singles competition for the first time.

He added: “I’m also looking to do well at Wimbledon, my style of play suits the grass. I love playing at Wimbledon. I’m very excited about singles and it will be extra special for us British players.”