WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS

Second National Paralympic Day to be held in Argentina
The event will take place on 27 September and will feature demonstrations in many para-sports.

David Hall to be inducted into Tennis Hall of Fame
The Australian Paralympic champion will be joined by two other tennis legends to receive the highest honor in the sport.

Fernandez, Peifer and Kamiji, Whiley net Wimbledon titles
The men’s doubles final crowned new champions, while the women’s side saw a title defended.

Wimbledon announces wheelchair tennis singles events from 2016
After having wheelchair doubles on the programme for 10 years, Wimbledon will feature singles for men and women from 2016.
Faces of the Future: Great Britain's Alfie Hewett
The 17-year-old is the top-ranked junior and a rising star in the wheelchair tennis scene.
KPC holds Youth Para-Sports Camp
Young athletes from developing nations around the world attended the sports camp.

Whiley seeks another Wimbledon title with Kamiji
The duo will team up on the grass to defend their doubles title but have to get past the Dutch duo of Griffioen, Van Koot.

Brits to play each other in Wimbledon semi-finals
The draw for the third Grand Slam in wheelchair tennis was made on Monday (6 July).

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – June 2015
The public has until 9 July to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.

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.

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.

Griffioen, Kunieda dominate at Roland Garros
The pair claimed both singles and doubles titles in their respective classes.

Kunieda, Kamiji receive ITF honours
The Japanese duo were among the tennis stars recognised for their achievements in the 2014 season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Kunieda, Kamiji win consecutive Japan Open titles
Japan’s very own claim men, women’s singles titles, while Alcott beats Wagner for quad crown

Japan Open draws world’s top-ranked wheelchair tennis players
Top-seeded Kunieda, Kamiji will be challenged on their home courts.