In 1976, Brad Parks hit a tennis ball from his wheelchair and realized that a new sport was about to be formed. Wheelchair tennis, a game which provides a competitive edge for disabled athletes, can be played on any regular tennis court with no modifications to tennis rackets and balls. The game does require specialized wheelchairs.
Wheelchair tennis is endorsed by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and has the same rules and regulations as able-bodied tennis with the exception that the ball is allowed to bounce twice before the return.
In 1992, the NEC international wheelchair tennis tour originated with 11 competitive tournaments. With growing popularity, the NEC is now hosting over 100 events throughout the world. The requirements for participants include having a medically diagnosed permanent disability that results in a loss of function of one or both lower limbs.
Wheelchair Tennis 
