Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics 2024

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Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics 2024

For the Wheelchair Tennis Paralympics 2024 , wheelchair tennis will be a key event. Here's what you can generally expect:

 Event Details
- **Dates:** The Paralympic Games will run from August 28 to September 8, 2024.
- **Venue:** Wheelchair tennis matches will be held at the Roland Garros stadium, the same venue that hosts the French Open. The exact courts and scheduling details will be available closer to the event.

### Categories
- **Men’s Singles**
- **Women’s Singles**
- **Men’s Doubles**
- **Women’s Doubles**
- **Quad Doubles:** This category is for athletes with impairments affecting both the upper and lower limbs.

### Rules
- The primary difference from able-bodied tennis is that players are allowed to let the ball bounce twice before returning it. 
- Wheelchair tennis is played on a standard tennis court, and players must keep their wheels within the court’s boundaries.

### Notable Athletes
- Athletes to watch may include reigning champions and top-ranked players from previous Paralympic Games and major tournaments. 
- Look out for stars like Dylan Alcott from Australia, who has been a dominant force in quad singles, and players like Shingo Kunieda and Diede de Groot, who have been highly competitive in the singles categories.

Following the Games
Official Website:** For up-to-date information, schedules, and results, check the official Paralympic Games website and the International Tennis Federation (ITF) website.
- **Broadcast:** Major sports networks and streaming services will provide live coverage and updates.

The excitement of wheelchair tennis at the Paralympics comes from watching incredible athletes compete at the highest level, showcasing both skill and resilience.