Wheelchair Tennis at the Paralympics.
Paris Wheelchair Tennis at the 2024 Paralympics
Location
In France, the Roland Garros stadium was used in Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in wheelchair tennis. One of the most ancient clay-court tennis arenas in the world, this place is internationally recognized as a place where the French Open is hosted.
Roland Garros was the first place in the history of Paralympics where all the events of the wheelchair tennis sport took place, which made the tournament more special.
Dates
The competition took place from 28 August to 8 September 2024.
Event Atmosphere
This was a case of unprecedented excitement, attendance, global television coverage and one of the strongest platforms of wheelchair tennis players in Paris 2024. The surface of the clay made the game a strategic challenge to the players where they needed to be very precise and have a great control.
2024 Paralympic Wheelchair Tennis Winners
Men’s Singles Gold Medalist
Tokito Oda (Japan)
At only 17 years old, Oda delivered a remarkable performance and became the youngest wheelchair tennis Paralympic champion.
Women’s Singles Gold Medalist
Diede de Groot (Netherlands)
De Groot was considered as one of the greatest players of wheelchair tennis of all time and she was back into the winning track as she won gold again.
Quad Singles Gold Medalist
Sam Schroder (Netherlands)
Schroder demonstrated excellent technical expertise and experience in order to win the gold medal in the Quad Singles.
- Doubles Winners
- Men’s Doubles: Japan
- Women’s Doubles: Netherlands
- Quad Doubles: Netherlands
However, the most domineering nation was Netherlands that got several titles in the most significant categories.
Wheelchair Tennis at the 2028 Paralympics (Los Angeles)
Location
The 2028 Parisalympathetic Games in Los Angeles will include all the wheel chair tennis competitions within the Los Angeles Tennis Center in the UCLA campus in California, USA.
This is a hard court venue with modern facilities and sports infrastructure that is people friendly.
Dates
The 2028 Paralympics will be held in August-September 2028 with the exact dates to be confirmed later officially.
What to Expect in 2028
- Hard court action High-performance.
- Highly accessible technology among athletes.
- Massive accommodation and training centers.
- High media attention particularly in North America.
- Very good rivalry with top rank athletes in Japan, Netherlands, and Great Britain.
Los Angeles 2028 will be in good position to have one of the most technologically developed Paralympics in the record of history.
Wheelchair Tennis at the 2032 Paralympics (Brisbane)
Location
Wheelchair tennis will be part of the Brisbane 2032 Paralympathetic Games Brisbane, Queensland tennis centre, Brisbane, Australia.
This facility also has a well-known Pat Rafter Arena which hosts Brisbane international every year.
Dates
The 2032 Paralympics will be held between 24 August and 5 September 2032.
What Makes 2032 Special
- The First paralympics to be held in Australia since Sydney 2000.
- Improved climate-controlled outside courts.
- Higher quality of accessibility.
- Sophisticated athlete support programs.
- Increased viewer size and international broadcast.
The Brisbane 2032 is anticipated to take the wheelchair tennis activities to the next level with the world-class court design and facilities.
Summary of Wheelchair Tennis Paralympic Venues (2024–2032)
Year | City | Country | Venue | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2024 | Paris | France | Roland Garros Stadium | Completed |
2028 | Los Angeles | USA | Los Angeles Tennis Center (UCLA) | Upcoming |
2032 | Brisbane | Australia | Queensland Tennis Centre | Upcoming |
This progression shows how wheelchair tennis continues to expand globally, moving across three continents in three consecutive Paralympic cycles.
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