Britain's Hewett says he is clear to continue wheelchair tennis career

FILE PHOTO: Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games - Wheelchair Tennis - Men's Singles Bronze Medal Match - Ariake Tennis Park, Tokyo, Japan - September 4, 2021. Alfie Hewett of Britain in action against Gordon Reid of Britain. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado

(Reuters) - Wheelchair tennis player Alfie Hewett, who completed the doubles calendar slam this year, said he has been cleared to continue his career after a change in International Tennis Federation (ITF) classification rules.

Britain's 18-times Grand Slam champion Hewett has Perthes disease, which affects hip movement. Under initial changes to the ITF's regulations in 2019, the disease was not judged severe enough to necessitate the use of a wheelchair.