Wheelchair Tennis

Wheelchair tennis follows the same rules as able bodied tennis, except a wheelchair athlete can let the ball bounce twice. Wheelchair tennis is an inclusive sport and able bodied players and wheelchair players can play doubles together and it is also a Paralympic sport. Tennis is a great sport for people with spinal cord injury or who are amputees. Click here for wheelchair tennis rules.

Wheel Serve North Carolina is a state-wide Community Tennis Association focused solely on exposing athletes with a physical disability to the sport of tennis. Our purpose is to grow, promote and support wheelchair tennis in North Carolina by creating more opportunities to play and compete across the state whether at a recreational or competitive-level of play. We encourage anyone with a physical disability to try wheelchair tennis and experience the many benefits that come from being on a tennis court.

There are grant opportunities (equipment, tournament travel, etc.) for players through Wheel Serve and other resources.  Click here for more information and here for Wheel Serve’s Workman Player Grant.

If you are interested in the program as a player or volunteer, please contact info@westernwaketennis.com.

Clinics, Programs and Event Information & Dates

Clinics – Free clinics will be held year-round at Cary Tennis Park on Saturdays for youth and adults based on court/pro availability. See below for clinic dates, time and special events. Equipment (sport chairs and racquets) are available for use and the clinics are typically held in covered courts (an open air facility) so clinics are often held regardless of weather. These clinics are designed for anyone ages 10 & over and any level of player from never played before to experienced.

We do need a good headcount of players so if you are planning to come to the clinic, email info@westernwaketennis.com to sign up for the clinics or for more information. Clinic dates/times – all at Cary Tennis Park and 3:00 to 4:30 unless noted otherwise:

  • July  20th, 27th
  • August 3rd, 24th
  • September 7th and 14th
  • October 5th (Shine Only)  and 26th
  • November 2nd, 16th, 23rd
  • December 7th and 14th

NOTE:  Shine Only means that an outside event has to move into the covered courts in the event of rain so wheelchair is cancelled.  Check on their Program Status Page (scroll down to see any updates)

Cary Tennis Classic – Mens/Womens Pro Challenger Event – Cary Tennis Park – W/C Clinic/pizza on Sunday, August 11 at 3:30 to 5:00 followed by a 5:30 Exhibition Match.  More details coming soon.  Free but registration will be required.  Click here for CTC website.

Polar Doubles UP/DOWN Tournament – Cary Tennis Park – February. This one day event is in the covered courts at Cary Tennis Park with matches starting at 10:00. Click here for results.

Winston-Salem Open – Wake Forest University – August 19th. Wheel Serve NC hosts a fun day of play for wheelchair players and volunteers from all programs across the state. Tickets to WSO afternoon match provided by USTA NC. Details for 2024 coming soon.

Wheel Serve It Up – Wheel Serve Fundraiser. October each year. Details for 2024 TBD.

Private lessons can be arranged by contacting Cary Tennis Park at (919) 462-2061.