WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS
![France's Stephane Houdet, left, defeated Shingo Kunieda for the 2013 Roland Garros men's singles titles, and just hours later partnered with him to win the doubles title.](/sites/default/files/images/130628114702722_Roland_Garros_2013_03121.jpg)
Defending champions among 2015 Wimbledon entries
Yui Kamiji and Jordanne Whiley are the women’s duo to beat, while Stephane Houdet and Shingo Kunieda headline the men’s side.
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Tokyo to stage 2016 BNP Paribas World Team Cup
The ITF’s flagship event will be held in the same venue where the Tokyo 2020 tennis events take place.
![Gordon Reid and Shingo Kunieda with their trophies at Roland Garros.](/sites/default/files/images/150608124922139_kuneida.jpg)
Griffioen, Kunieda dominate at Roland Garros
The pair claimed both singles and doubles titles in their respective classes.
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Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.
![Stephane Houdet](/sites/default/files/images/120906181206203_Houdet.jpg)
Houdet looks to take back French Open title
The No. 2 ranked Frenchman expects a clash on the clay at Roland Garros with Japan’s No. 1 ranked Shingo Kunieda.
![Great Britain’s men’s team with their World Team Cup trophy.](/sites/default/files/images/150601111704276_2015%2BWTC%2BTrophy%2BGBR_1021%2BCredit%2BMathilde%2BDusol.jpg)
Hewett helps British make World Team Cup history
The 17-year-old newcomer was big in lifting Great Britain to their first World Group title; the Netherlands, USA add to their records.
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Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – May 2015
The public has until 8 June to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
![Aniek van Koot](/sites/default/files/images/140214163341570_160020962_0.jpg)
Dutch wheelchair tennis look to defend World Cup title
The Netherlands women’s team seek their 28th title in the prestigious event’s 30th anniversary.
![David Wagner](/sites/default/files/images/120123134922214_David_Wagner_Getty%2BImages.jpg)
Great Britain, USA announce teams for BNP Paribas World Team Cup
The US will look for revenge after losing to the British in last year’s quad event
![Woman in wheelchair on a tennis court returning a shot.](/sites/default/files/images/140609110352915_450177178.jpg)
Kunieda, Kamiji win consecutive Japan Open titles
Japan’s very own claim men, women’s singles titles, while Alcott beats Wagner for quad crown
![Shingo Kunieda of Japan](/sites/default/files/images/150512111245827_462447466.jpg)
Japan Open draws world’s top-ranked wheelchair tennis players
Top-seeded Kunieda, Kamiji will be challenged on their home courts.
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Mixed doubles a hit at SA Open
Players at Super Series tournaments can sign up for mixed doubles on-site
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Kenya’s Lawrence Karanja garners wheelchair tennis COY honor
ITF recognises Karanja for his support and development of the sport in Africa.
![Woman in wheelchair on a tennis court returning a shot.](/sites/default/files/images/140609110352915_450177178.jpg)
WOWOW Inc., to include wheelchair tennis in lineup
Japanese broadcasting company will show Grand Slam wheelchair tennis tournaments.
![Lucas Sithole](/sites/default/files/images/130413052437116_sithole45.jpg)
Sithole upsets Wagner in SA Open
The South African earns his first super series quad singles win in front of his home crowd
![Lucas Sithole](/sites/default/files/images/130413052437116_sithole45.jpg)
Sithole aiming to do better at BNP Paribas Open de France
After losing in the semi-finals in both the singles and doubles in 2014, the South African wheelchair tennis ace is hoping for better this time round.
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Malaysia and Australia secure Asian qualification
The two nations progress to the women’s elite group of wheelchair tennis.
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Jeremiasz, Ellerbrock and Wagner win Cajun Classic
France’s Michael Jeremiasz wins his first singles title since May 2013.
![Gordon Reid](/sites/default/files/images/130412232428442_reid49b.jpg)
Reid, Ellerbrock and Alcott win titles in USA
Competition at the 12th Pensacola Open came to a close on Sunday 22 March.
![Gustavo Fernandez](/sites/default/files/images/130617154746374_Roland_Garros_2013_01753_0.jpg)
Fernandez aims to relive his best moment at Toronto 2015
The world No. 4 wheelchair tennis ace won gold at the 2011 Parapan American Games and hopes to do the same this August.