People often think there are more changes to the game, but it is actually the same size court, the same balls, the same net height, the only exception is that those playing in a wheelchair get two bounces, with only the first bounce required to be within the usual perimeters of the game.
It’s not easy as a T4 Paraplegic to compete in wheelchair tennis. When I first started playing the sport, I was told I would be too disabled to compete amongst the top girls. 17 years later, I feel I have proved this wrong, but it is still extremely tough out there. In wheelchair tennis, unlike other Paralympic Sports that have many divisions, there are only 3 categories: men’s and women’s open, and mixed quad divisions. For someone like me with zero core function, it is undoubtedly a tough sport, but I also think this is something that keeps me motivated. The opportunity to prove people wrong, the small wins from making an impact.