Since Wheelchair Tennis was invented in 1976 by Brad Parks, the sport has grown at an amazing rate: now fully integrated into all four Grand Slam Tennis events, and with more than 170 tournaments on the ITF’s own Wheelchair Tennis Tour, it is more popular than ever.
Eton Manor is the only new permanent London 2012 Paralympic venue. It features nine Wheelchair Tennis competition courts, all designed in a striking blue colour.
Esther Vergeer of the Netherlands is unbeaten in more than 450 matches, one of the longest winning streaks in any sport. Her last loss was in January 2003.
There are more than 170 tournaments worldwide on the Wheelchair Tennis Tour.