Wheelchair Tennis

As one of the leading nations globally for wheelchair tennis and player development, the School Games National Finals offers spectators the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the sport's future Grand Slam, Paralympic and professional athletes.

As the most professional and integrative of all para-based sports, wheelchair tennis players can compete globally as professional athletes in over 160 competitions worldwide as part of the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour. Great Britain has seen major success over the years, with the likes of Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid among the most notable personalities. Together as a team, they have won 19 Grand Slam titles, including 10 consecutive Grand Slams and two Paralympic Silver medals. They are the most successful British doubles pairing of all time across non-disabled and disability tennis.

There are a wealth of domestic competitions, catering for developing players at every age and stage, designed to support players through grassroots to elite competition. The visibility, inclusion and integration of wheelchair tennis is only increasing with Grand Slam events now hosting wheelchair tennis junior competitions.

Wheelchair tennis is played competitively across three divisions: Men’s, Women’s, and Quad. The Men’s and Women’s division are for players who have a lower limb impairment with their upper body not impacted while the Quad Division is a mixed division for players who have an impairment in three or more limbs.

With the amazing opportunities available to players, our aim is to inspire a new generation of aspiring Grand Slam and Paralympic champions. The School Games National Finals showcases the most promising young players across Great Britain battling it out on court. You are in for a treat. .

Did You Know?

• Wheelchair tennis was introduced to the Paralympic Games as an exhibition event in 1998 in Seoul, becoming an official full medal Paralympic Sport at the 1992 Barcelona Paralympic Games.
• One of the biggest myths of wheelchair tennis is that you must be a full-time wheelchair user to play wheelchair tennis. This is false. Wheelchair tennis is open to anyone who has an eligible physical impairment.
• Great Britain has won over 100 Grand Slam titles and Paralympic medals across Men’s, Women’s, and Quad Division.
  

Location

Loughborough University Tennis & Squash Centre

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