WHEELCHAIR TENNIS NEWS
Vergeer Receives 12th World Champions Award
With over 440 consecutive singles wins under her belt, Dutch Wheelchair Tennis player Esther Vergeer is riding the wave of success all the way to London 2012.
Players Go for Double Dutch Win at French Open
With the Dutch team especially strong this year, Maikel Scheffers and Esther Vergeer may be able to take home both singles titles for the Netherlands.
Esther Vergeer: Wheelchair Tennis Gaining Popularity
Dutchwoman Esther Vergeer, the world’s most well-known Wheelchair Tennis player, talks about how Paralympic Sport is entering the spotlight.
How One Man’s Idea Spawned Wheelchair Tennis
American Brad Parks came up with the idea of Wheelchair Tennis during his rehabilitation in the 1970’s, and the sport has flourished ever since.
IPC Reveals May’s Athlete of the Month Shortlist
Nominations for May's Athlete of the Month award include a sprinter, discus thrower, Wheelchair Tennis player and four teams
Dutch win 25th World Team Cup Women's Title
The Netherlands beat third seeds Japan in women’s final.
Asia to Host BNP Paribas World Team Cup
It is the first time ever the ITF’s flagship Wheelchair Tennis team competition will take place in Asia.
Gerard Upsets Peifer in Japan Open
The first day of the Japan Open produced some exciting results when Joachim Gerard, ranked No. 21, beat world No. 5 Nicolas Peifer.
London 2012 Test Events Conclude
London 2012 Organizing Committee hails London Prepares series a success
Ammerlaan Wins Wheelchair Tennis Test Event
The Netherlands’ Robin Ammerlaan, a Beijing 2008 silver medallists, could not have been happier with his results at Eton Manor in London.
Norfolk and Vergeer Win in Eton Manor Test Event
Ammerlaan and Phillipson to play men's final on Sunday, 6 May.
ITF Delighted with Eton Manor London 2012 Test Event
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has praised the London 2012 Eton Manor test event
Norfolk Reaches Final at Eton Manor International
Vergeer proceeds to women's singles final
Esther Vergeer: Test Event on Paralympic courts
Dutch Wheelchair Tennis phenomenon, Esther Vergeer, is headed to London to test out the Paralympic Venue, Eton Mannor.
Wheelchair Tennis Test Event begins at Eton Manor
Eton Manor host Wheelchair Tennis test event for London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Final London 2012 Test Events
Athletics, Boccia, Para-Archery and Wheelchair Tennis will be tested between 3 and 8 May in London
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