Tag: Wheel chair tennis
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NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters moves to Mission
London, July 29, 2013: The ITF today announced that Mission Viejo in Southern California, USA will host both of the ITF’s year-end wheelchair tennis events after the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion was selected as the venue for the 2013 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters. The singles Masters will be held alongside the ITF Wheelchair Doubles Masters on…
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5th ABN AMRO World Wheelchair Tennis
Rotterdam – Netherlands, Feb 18, 2013: World No. 1 Shingo Kunieda claimed his latest NEC Wheechair Tennis Tour title on Saturday after Dutchman Maikel Scheffers pulled out of their scheduled final at the 5th ABN AMRO World Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Rotterdam due to injury. Scheffers appeared on court shortly before Saturday’s scheduled singles final…
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Wheelchair tennis star Vergeer announces her retirement
London – GBR, Feb 12, 2013: Esther Vergeer has today announced her retirement from wheelchair tennis bringing an end to the most illustrious career the sport has ever seen. The 31-year-old Dutch star, who celebrated ten years without a defeat on the international wheelchair tennis circuit on 30 January, has been the face of her…
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NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters
London – GBR, Dec 03: The International Tennis Federation (ITF) today announced the return of international tennis to the London 2012 Olympic Park after leading British charity, the Tennis Foundation, was awarded the rights to stage the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre in 2014-2016. The NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters…
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Dan James wins Coach of the Year Award
Dan James (USA) has won the 2011 Coach of the Year Award. Known as the “man of the people” he is often surrounded by others and his ability to connect with players has been critical to the USA team’s success in 2011. He played a critical role in Team USA’s five medals (three gold, one…