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 – 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:

• April 27th (Shine Only)
• May 4th, 11th, 18th (18th Shine Only)
• June 15th, 22nd
• July 13th, 20th, 27th
• August 3rd, 24th

Atlantic Tire Championships – Cary Tennis Park – September each year. Click here for ATC 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. 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 TBD.

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.