Sports of the Parapan American Games: Wheelchair tennis

While the sport of able-bodied tennis dates back to the late 19th century in the United Kingdom, wheelchair tennis’ roots are in the USA, in 1976. 

Wheelchair tennis first appeared on the Paralympic programme at Barcelona 1992 and at the Parapan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, in 2011.

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ⒸLuc Percival

Rules for wheelchair tennis are the same as able-bodied except that two bounces are permitted.  

Opponents hit the ball back and forth over a .914 metre (three-foot) net situated in the middle of the court using a variety of shots. The objective is to hit the ball into the opponent’s half of the court without them being able to return it. 

Players compete in a circuit which includes the four Grand Slam - Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon and US Open – apart from several other events around the world.