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WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS
Kunieda, Houdet survive early Australian Open scares
The world’s top two players, Shingo Kunieda and Stephane Houdet, advanced to the semi-finals after tough first-round matches.
Houdet-Reid matchup highlights Australian Open draw
Shingo Kunieda is unbeaten at the Australian Open since 2007, but up-and-coming Gordon Reid is poised for an upset on the big stage.
World’s best headline Rotterdam wheelchair tennis entries
Esther Vergeer will be tournament director for the World Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which includes eight of the world’s top 10 men’s players.
Reid claims historic double at Sydney Super Series
Great Britain’s Gordon Reid becomes the first British player to win a men’s Super Series wheelchair tennis title, whilst team-mate Lucy Shuker wins the women’s doubles title in Sydney.
Contract signing marks go ahead for Incheon 2014
Asian Para Games to be held from 18-24 October and feature 23 sports.
No. 6: Esther Vergeer retires but remains involved
Wheelchair tennis player Esther Vergeer left the court as one of the greatest Paralympians of all-time and has committed to staying involved in the Movement.
No. 17: Lucas Sithole makes wheelchair tennis history
The South African became a global wheelchair tennis star after becoming the first from his continent to win a Grand Slam event.
IPC members mark UN Day of Persons with Disabilities
National Paralympic Committees and International Federations around the world are doing their part to promote the Paralympic Movement on 3 December.
NEC extends sponsorship of wheelchair tennis
NEC Corporation will continue to support major international wheelchair tennis tournaments in 2014.
No. 39: Stephane Houdet’s magical Roland Garros
Just hours after defeating Shingo Kunieda for the Roland Garros singles titles, Stephane Houdet partnered with him to win the doubles title.
Paralympic Awards presented to winners in Athens
Find out which athletes and media were honoured for their top performances and coverage at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Who will win Best Female award?
The nominees for this Paralympic Sport Award category include: Yunidis Castillo, Terezhina Guilhermina, Zarah Nemati, Esther Vergeer and Yu Chui Yee.
Lucas Sithole up for South Africa’s Sports Star of the Year
The world’s No. 2 wheelchair tennis quads player is competing against able-bodied athletes for the top sports award in South Africa.
Yui Kamiji breaks Dutch wheelchair tennis winning streak
Yui Kamiji, Shingo Kunieda and David Wagner all reigned supreme on the final day of the 2013 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
Nick Taylor, David Wagner grab seventh doubles title
The duo of Nick Taylor and David Wagner defeated Greg Hasterok and Sarah Hunter in the quad doubles final at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
Shingo Kunieda sets up final against Joachim Gerard
Shingo Kunieda will face Joachim Gerard and Jiske Griffioen will play against Yui Kamiji in the men’s and women’s NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters finals.
Gustavo Fernandez, Stephane Houdet roll into semis
Enticing semi-final matchups have been set at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters, as Gustavo Fernandez will play Joachim Gerard and Stephane Houdet will challenge Shingo Kunieda.
ITF Coaches Conference includes wheelchair tennis demo
The ITF Worldwide Coaches Conference is held every two years to enhance the skillset of tennis and wheelchair tennis coaches around the globe.
David Wagner prevails over Lucas Sithole to advance
David Wagner advanced to the quads final and Jordanne Whiley upset world No. 2 Sabine Ellerbrock at the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters.
Joachim Gerard, Michael Jeremiasz cause early upsets
The men’s singles competition on the opening day of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters was full of surprises in California.