Wheelchair & Adaptive Tennis - USTA Southern California

“People with disabilities sometimes don’t know about the sports they can do. It’s kind of cool that when I found tennis--my dad realized it’s something he can do that he likes.”

Andrew Lee

  “It’s kind of cool that when I found tennis–my dad realized it’s something he can do that he likes.”  

WHEELCHAIR & ADAPTIVE TENNIS

USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

FIND YOURSELF IN THE GAME.

USTA Southern California works with providers throughout the section who host instructional, social, and competitive wheelchair tennis programs that reflect the enduring vitality of SoCal’s wheelchair tennis community. These dynamic programs provide an opportunity for all athletes to get on the court and experience the recreational and competitive nature of tennis.

Adaptive tennis programs prove that tennis is a sport without boundaries, and everyone can enjoy its benefits.

WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PROGRAMS

USTA Southern California has long been a meaningful contributor to the growth of wheelchair tennis, offering and supporting countless wheelchair programs and events throughout the section.

SoCal is home to some of the most dedicated wheelchair tennis providers in the nation, as well as many of the country’s top wheelchair athletes. Orange County’s Brad Parks, the mind behind the origins of wheelchair tennis competition, is a true pioneer of the game. SoCal native Jason Harnett serves as Team USA Wheelchair Tennis National Manager. Grand Slam champion David Wagner, a SoCal native, is among the top quad players of all time, while San Diego Paralympian Dana Mathewson continues to rank among the most celebrated athletes in the United States.

ADAPTIVE TENNIS PROGRAMS

USTA Southern California is proud to support various organizations throughout the section that provide adaptive tennis programs.

From the nurturing setting of ACEing Autism to the inspiring competition at the Special Olympics and the ground-breaking Angel City Games, tennis play and competition are abundant in Southern California for all athletes.

UPCOMING WHEELCHAIR/ADAPTIVE EVENTS