Wheelchair Tennis

Grand-slam tennis in a wheelchair — same court, same rules, but the ball may bounce twice.

👥1 per team🌤both

What is Wheelchair Tennis?

Wheelchair tennis is played on a standard tennis court with standard rackets and balls. The only major rule difference is that the ball may bounce twice, with the first bounce required to be inside the court. It is contested at all four Grand Slams and the Paralympics, with separate men's, women's and quad divisions.

Quick facts

Category

Racket & Paddle Sports

Type

Individual

Players

1 per team

Where played

both

Country of origin

🇺🇸 United States

Estimated origin

1976, Los Angeles (Brad Parks)

Olympic

No

Popularity

major

Sources & provenance

Last verified 2026-08-24.verified