Wheelchair tennis made its Paralympic debut at the Barcelona Games in 1992 and has since become a regular feature at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
As the Paris Paralympics 2024 enthralls sports fans around the globe, Google celebrated the wheelchair tennis event with a vibrant doodle on Tuesday, showcasing animated birds playing the sport. The doodle is set against the backdrop of the beautiful Parisian gardens of Jardin du Palais Royal and Jardin des Tuileries.
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“Ace attitudes and stellar serves. Wheelchair Tennis starts today at Stade Roland-Garros!” Google announced on its official Doodles page.
The wheelchair tennis events at the 2024 Summer Paralympics in Paris began on August 30 and will conclude on September 7 at the iconic Roland Garros Stadium, known for its clay courts. The competition includes singles and doubles matches across the men’s, women’s, and quads categories.
On Sunday, notable players such as Alfie Hewett (Great Britain), Martin De La Puente (Spain), Todiko Oda (Japan), and Gustavo Fernandez (Argentina) secured their spots in the last 16, each with distinct playing styles.
Wheelchair tennis made its Paralympic debut at the Barcelona Games in 1992 and has since become a regular feature at all four Grand Slam tournaments. According to the International Tennis Federation (ITF), the Wheelchair Tennis Tour now boasts over 150 events worldwide.
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The sport classifies athletes into two categories:
The open class, for athletes with permanent impairment of one or both legs but with full arm function.
The quad class, for athletes with additional impairments affecting their playing arm, which limits their ability to handle the racquet and maneuver the wheelchair.