Reid, who yesterday claimed the men's doubles spoils alongside Alfie Hewett, proved far too strong for Swedish rival Stefan Olsson.

Olsson, the London 2012 doubles champion, was a surprise finallist after a series of superb performances in the earlier rounds.

But he was under pressure from the outset against the crowd favourite, who broke twice in the opening set and always appeared too strong thereafter.

The 24-year-old Scot eventually prevailed 6-1, 6-4.

Reid also claimed the Australian Open singles title in January, before losing in the final of last month's French Open.

"It's incredible," said Reid, after celebrating wildly with the partisan home crowd on court 17.

 "I'll never forget this moment.

"To have the opportunity to play singles here is something I've dreamed of for a long time.

"And to come here and win it in front of all the people I love: my friends, my family, my coaches, with so much support - it's great."

Wheelchair tennis has been played at Wimbledon since 2001 but men's and women's singles competitions are featuring for the first time this year.

Britain's Jordanne Whiley added to the home success by partnering Japan's Yui Kamiji to a third consecutive women's wheelchair doubles title.

The top-seeded duo beat second ranked Dutch pairing Jiske Griffioen and Aniek van Koot 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and nine minutes.

It made amends for Van Koot's victory over Whiley in the women's singles competition.

Griffioen had beaten doubles partner and compatriot Van Koot in the women's doubles final.