Wheelchair tennis

We're committed to helping players participate, progress and perform – from first-time rallies to international competition. Support includes:

• inclusive coaching and venues – through clubs, TA Wheelchair Hubs and trained coaches
• development camps and squads – for skill-building and performance
• ITF and national events – including the Australian Open Wheelchair Championships 
• pathway planning and classification – to support long-term goals.

You don’t need to be classified to get started – just a racquet, a chair and a willingness to play. 
 
For competitive play at national or international level, players must have a permanent physical impairment that affects mobility or balance. Eligibility is based on how the impairment impacts function, not just the medical diagnosis.

Players seeking to compete at national or international level must meet the International Tennis Federation’s minimum eligibility criteria and complete a formal classification.

Whether you're learning to rally or aiming for the Paralympics, the Wheelchair Tennis pathway includes:

• Clubs – inclusive programs at local venues
• Squads – state-based training groups
• Camps – for development and elite performance
• UNIQLO ITF Tour – international competition.

Wheelchair Tennis is a global sport – players can progress from local squads to international events, including:

• ITF Futures and Series tournaments – entry-level to elite events
• Grand Slams – including the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros and US Open
• Paralympic Games – held every four years for classified athletes
• BNP Paribas World Team Cup – the sport’s flagship international team event.

To compete internationally, players must:

• meet the ITF minimum eligibility criteria
• be formally classified
• hold an ITF IPIN (International Player Identification Number).  

The BNP Paribas World Team Cup is the pinnacle international team event on the ITF UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour.

All players seeking selection to the 2026 Australian Representative Teams for BNP Paribas World Team Cup in 2026, please refer to the following documents:

Any questions on the above outlined selection criteria and processes, please email wheelchairtennis@tennis.com.au.

Wheelchair tennis is offered at clubs and Tennis Australia Wheelchair Hubs across Australia, with inclusive coaching and programs designed to support all experience levels. If you're looking to get on court, we’ll help you connect with a local coach, club or venue.

If you don’t see a location listed nearby, submit an expression of interest or email wheelchairtennis@tennis.com.au and we’ll support you to get started. 

These coaches deliver wheelchair tennis programs at clubs and across Australia.

Venues marked with an asterisk are part of Tennis Australia’s Wheelchair Hubs supported network.

These coaches lead national development and performance programs and can support players progressing through the pathway.