WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS

Dates set for 2016 BNP Paribas World Team Cup
The ITF's flagship wheelchair tennis event will take place in the same venue where the sport will be contested in Tokyo 2020.

No. 16 Wheelchair tennis sees new leaders in Griffioen, Alcott
Jiske Griffioen, Dylan Alcott become the new leaders in their respective categories, while the biggest upset came in the men’s singles.

Brazilian tennis stars turn out for Rio 2016 Test Event
CPB ambassador Gustavo Kuerten was among the tennis legends checking out the Barra Olympic Park.

Colombia hosting wheelchair tennis workshops
Former German tennis legend Kai Schrameyer has been leading the sessions and sharing his experiences to the participants.

Gerard, Griffioen, Wagner win NEC Masters
Belgium’s Joachim Gerard stunned the wheelchair tennis scene after ending Shingo Kunieda’s winning streak.

Big Interview: Roland Garros champion Gustavo Kuerten
The IPC caught up with former tennis star Gustavo ‘Guga’ Kuerten, an ambassador for the Brazilian Paralympic Committee.

Wheelchair Tennis Masters to be shown live on BBC for first time
The semifinals and finals will be shown live on BBC Red Button and the BBC Sport website.

What to watch: December 2015
Here is a look at the events to watch before the year concludes.

NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters returns to London
Kunieda, Van Koot and Wagner are among the standouts looking to cap off their season with a Masters title.

Recapping the month in para-sport: November 2015
A recap of all major para-sport events that took place in November 2015.

Reid says winning NEC Masters ‘would mean a lot’
The Great British wheelchair tennis star is among the top-eight men’s singles players to compete for the title.

USA to host two INAS World Championships in 2016
The World Tennis Championships will come to the Delaware in June.

Taylor and Wagner on cloud nine at Doubles Masters
The US wheelchair tennis players beat Jamie Burdekin and Andy Lapthorne to win the quad doubles title for the ninth time.

Grand Slam champions head UNIQLO Doubles Masters
The tournament is the ITF’s year-end championship for the top wheelchair doubles players.

Reid, Whiley look for home support at NEC Masters
The British wheelchair tennis players will hit the courts in December for the last singles tennis championship of 2015.

Joel Dembe to retire from wheelchair tennis
Canada’s top wheelchair tennis player played his last competitive match at Toronto 2015, where he won bronze in the men’s doubles.

Stars return to London for 2015 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
The top singles players from around the world will close their seasons at the tournament in London.

Ellerbrock works around financial challenges
Germany’s top wheelchair tennis player has juggled teaching and her athletic career but has found it harder with Rio 2016 nearing.

Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – September 2015
The public has until 9 October to vote for their favourite from the six candidates.

Recapping the month in para-sport: September 2015
Five World Championships wrapped up this month. Here is a quick rundown of what happened.