It marks the 26-year-old’s ninth Grand Slam title but his first at SW19 – fulfilling a lifelong dream of winning a major on home soil in his third final at The Championships.

Hewett becomes only the second men’s wheelchair tennis player to complete the singles career Grand Slam alongside Shingo Kunieda of Japan, and the fourth overall player in wheelchair tennis history (Diede de Groot and Dylan Alcott).

"I’m speechless," Hewett said addressing the British crowd after his landmark victory. "These last few years have been difficult leaving The Championships. Winning the doubles with Gordon has given me good memories but to leave on a singles final loss has been heartbreaking.

"Last night I was a ball of nerves because I didn’t want to walk away with another loss today but I’m really proud of my performance today. I’m so grateful to all of you (the crowd)."

The Norwich-born star – who was shortlisted for BBC Sports Personality of the Year in 2023 – is only the second British player to get his hands on the trophy after his doubles partner Gordon Reid achieved the same feat back in 2016.

This is Hewett’s seventh singles title of the season but first at a Grand Slam. The Briton has now won an incredible 64 singles trophies in his career at just the age of 26.

He is set to return to his world No.1 spot in the ITF wheelchair tennis rankings on Monday.

"I want to thank my team – they are like a second family," Hewett said. "We’ve gone through a lot together – a lot of highs and lows – but you never fail to get me back to myself and my level and keep believing in me.

"I think today proves that no matter how many times you get knocked down you can get back up again and keep trying – and that’s down to you guys (his team).

"And to my quiet lot over there (friends and family) – you’re incredible. It’s not been an easy couple of years and I just want to thank my Grandad, who is here today. Some say we go way back, he was here for my very first Wimbledon performance and it’s so nice that you can be here to celebrate this win today."

It was a slightly nervy start from the Brit – competing in his third Wimbledon final on No.1 Court – but the momentum quickly shifted in his favour.

After an exchange of breaks at 1-1 in the opening set, Hewett came back with the perfect response – taking the Spaniard’s service game to love before consolidating for a 4-2 lead.

Hewett came into the match having won 21 of their previous 22 meetings and the Briton was firmly in the driving seat once again after he settled into the contest.

Following third successive break and another hold, Hewett gave a confident but composed fist pump to his box as he clinched the set, to move just one away from that Wimbledon crown.

Hewett was made to work for his victory early in the second set. Despite struggling to hold himself, De La Puente capitalised on a couple of inconsistent service games from the Briton to stay within touching distance of forcing a deciding set.

Pushing aside the frustration, Hewett continued to clinch break after break – winning 62% of points on De La Puente’s serve and breaking seven times in both sets.

The British No.1 finally got his reward with a gutsy hold at 4-3 to move just one game away from the title.

Keen to get the match over and done with on the first attempt, Hewett brought the fire behind his return of serve, jamming the Spaniard twice on the baseline to set up three Championship points.

With history on the line, Hewett connected on his 29^th winner of the match with a clean backhand down the line to see out the win in an hour and 18 minutes.