WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS
Alcott hungry for gold in second sport
Australian tells of his desire to add wheelchair tennis title to his earlier gold medal in wheelchair basketball.
Quad seeds dominate wheelchair tennis opening day
Top seeds lay down their markers for the tournament as crowds enjoy the action at the Olympic Tennis Centre.
Kgothatso Montjane aiming to make history
“With tennis, everything is possible,” says the South African wheelchair tennis player ahead of Rio 2016.
Rio 2016 preview: Wheelchair tennis
Wheelchair tennis rolls into action on 9 September at the Olympic Tennis Centre in the Barra Olympic Park.
Wheelchair tennis entry list announced for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has confirmed the full list of singles and doubles entries for the Rio 2016 Paralympic tennis events.
France’s Houdet focused ahead of Rio 2016
Stephane Houdet, the current men’s single No. 1, does not want to get lost in all the Paralympic hype.
Whitehead receives Allianz Athlete of the Month for July
The reigning world and Paralympic champion smashed his own 200m T42 world record.
Japan reveals Rio 2016 Paralympic roster
Masaki Fujita and Shingo Kunidea are among the 127 athletes heading to the Paralympic Games this September.
Reid, Griffioen make history in Wimbledon
Gordon Reid and Jiske Griffioen each captured their second titles of 2016 and the inaugural titles on the grass.
Gustavo Fernandez targets Rio 2016 podium
This year’s Roland Garros champion will be Argentina’s flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony of September’s Paralympic Games.
Faces of the Future: Spain’s Martin De la Puente
The 17-year-old leads the wheelchair tennis junior world ranking and will make his Paralympic debut at Rio 2016.
Mexico’s 10 athletes to look out for at Rio 2016
Check out 10 athletes that will headline Mexico’s delegation.
Singles to be contested at Wimbledon for first time
Top seeds Stephane Houdet and Jiske Griffionen face tough draws, but still aim to win inaugural Wimbledon singles titles.
Argentinian and Canadian athletes announced for Rio
Argentina’s athletics and Canada’s shooting and wheelchair tennis teams for September’s Paralympic Games have been announced.
More athletes announced for Rio 2016
Australian boccia player Daniel Michel and the British rowing and wheelchair tennis Rio 2016 teams have been announced.
Kamiji aims for Wimbledon singles title
The Japanese wheelchair tennis player hopes to add the Grand Slam to her resume and have momentum into Rio 2016.
Para sport explained: Wheelchairs in wheelchair sports
Get to know the intricate details that go into wheelchairs in various Para sports.
ITF announces singles entries for Rio 2016
The International Tennis Federation published the full list of wheelchair tennis entries for September’s Paralympic Games.
Gustavo Kuerten gives wheelchair tennis a try
Brazil’s three-time Roland Garros champion and IPC Vice President Andrew Parsons took part in a wheelchair tennis festival in Paris, France.
Fernandez, Buis seal first Roland Garros titles
Fernandez wins first Grand Slam after three tries; Buis captures first since falling to legendary Esther Vergeer in 2011.