Celebrating legends of Wheelchair Tennis

Celebrating its 50th anniversary, Wheelchair Tennis continues to go from strength to strength. Created in 1976 by Brad Parks in the USA, wheelchair tennis has become a feature of the four Grand Slams and the Paralympic Games with professional players competing in a global wheelchair tennis tour.

We are delighted to see our very own Sue Wolstenholme OBE inducted into the World Tennis Wheelchair Hall of Champions. Sue has had a long career working with various organisations supporting disability in sport and is currently Chairman of the Dan Maskell Trust. Sue was awarded her OBE in 2007 for services to disability sport. She has been an ardent supporter of Herts Tennis and in particular the Hertfordshire Schools LTA. It is a privilege to have her as one of our team.

From the LTA:

Today in Eastbourne we celebrated the induction of a group of special people into the World Tennis Wheelchair Hall of Champions. These players, coaches and contributors have played a central role in shaping the sport.

Wheelchair tennis could not have been built without these dedicated individuals and organisations, they are Mark Bullock, Martin McElhatton OBE, Sue Wolstenholme OBE, Stuart Wilkinson, Geraint Richards and the LTA.

Two incredible players are also inducted, they didn’t just compete in wheelchair tennis — they helped shape it, define excellence, set standards, and helped turn a vision into a global sport. They are Jordanne Whiley a 13-time Grand Slam champion and Peter Norfolk OBE, winner of the first two Paralympic quad singles gold medals in 2004 and 2008, and of 22 other major titles.

*Photo courtesy of the LTA