Wheelchair Tennis
One of the fastest growing wheelchair sports in the world, wheelchair tennis is played in the same way as able-bodied tennis, with the only exception being that a wheelchair tennis player is allowed two bounces of the ball.
Men and women compete separately in the Open division, while players with higher levels of impairment compete in the mixed Quad division.
Wheelchair tennis has been part of the Paralympic Games since 1992 and has been played at all four Grand Slams since 2007, while the BNP Paribas World Team Cup is the sport’s flagship international team competition.
Find out more about Wheelchair Tennis by visiting the LTA website here.
Wheelchair Tennis Initiative
The Wheelchair Tennis Initiative is the LTA's Wheelchair Tennis programme to support new players with physical impairments into tennis and uncover the next generation of wheelchair tennis champions.
These one-day events are designed to provide transformative experiences for players who want to discover a new sport or aspire to be a future Grand Slam and Paralympic champion. Each event will acknowledge the fundamental characteristics for wheelchair tennis, making it fun, enjoyable, and exciting!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of something fantastic. Register today and become the next generation of wheelchair tennis players and champions.
Our nearest event is taking place on Sunday 18th May, 10am-3pm at the University of Bath.
Click here for further information and to sign up.
The LTA's Wheelchair Tennis Pathway video
Three-time Paralympic Medallist Lucy Shuker outlines how the LTA Wheelchair Performance Pathway is designed to enable young players to maximise their potential....
