Wheelchair Tennis

2026 marks a big milestone for wheelchair tennis, celebrating the sports 50th year anniversary when it was first created in 1976 by Brad Parks (USA). As one of the leading nations globally for wheelchair tennis and player development, the School Games National Finals offers spectators the opportunity to catch a glimpse of the sport’s future Grand Slam and Paralympic potential champions.

Great Britain has seen major success over the years, with the likes of Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid among the most notable personalities. As a team, they have won 25 Grand Slam Doubles titles and three Paralympic medals, including Gold at the Paris 2024 Paralympics, making them the only team to complete the Career Golden Slam (all four majors and Paralympics).

There is a wealth of domestic competitions, catering for developing players at every age and stage, designed to support players through grassroots to elite competition. The visibility, inclusion and integration of wheelchair tennis is only increasing, with Grand Slam events now hosting wheelchair tennis junior competitions.

Wheelchair tennis is played competitively across three divisions: Men’s, Women’s, and Quad. The Men’s and Women’s divisions are for players who have a lower limb impairment, with their upper body not impacted, while the Quad Division is a mixed division for players who have an impairment in three or more limbs.

With the amazing opportunities available to players, the aim is to inspire a new generation of aspiring Grand Slam and Paralympic champions. The School Games National Finals showcases the most promising young players across Great Britain battling it out on court, and with wheelchair tennis celebrating it’s 50th anniversary, you are in for a treat.