50 years of wheelchair tennis

The LTA and Getty Images are proud to celebrate 50 years of wheelchair tennis, with a digital exhibition of 50 images - some published for the first time, selected with the help of key figures from the wheelchair tennis community.

Created in 1976 by Brad Parks in the USA, wheelchair tennis quickly gathered momentum, becoming a global sport by the mid-1980s. Today, wheelchair is fully embedded across the four Grand Slams and the Paralympics Games, with professional players competing in a global wheelchair tennis tour.  

The success of wheelchair tennis would not have been possible, without the many pioneers on and off the court that have driven the sport forward. While this digital exhibition showcases just some of the trailblazers and defining moments that have helped shape the sport, we want to thank everyone who has contributed to 50 years of wheelchair tennis.