The 2024 Australian Wheelchair Summer time Collection will welcome greater than 100 gamers from over 26 nations in January.
Melbourne, Australia, 18 December 2023 | Tennis Australia
Paralympic Gold Medallist Heath Davidson launched the 2024 Australian Wheelchair Summer time Collection at Hume Tennis and Group Centre, alongside Tennis Australia Director of Pathways and Tennis Providers Lawrence Robertson.
The launch marks the beginning of the summer time wheelchair occasions, which incorporates the Victorian Wheelchair Tennis Open – ITF1, Melbourne Wheelchair Open – Tremendous Collection and Australian Open Wheelchair Championships – Grand Slam.
To formally open the occasion, native Hume participant and 14-year-old wildcard holder Jin Woodman joined Paralympian, Heath Davidson in launching the Summer time of Wheelchair Tennis.
Reflecting on the match’s development, Davidson expressed, “I used to be right here on the first occasion, and we had round 50 gamers. Quick ahead 9 years, and we’ve received one of many world’s greatest tournaments…it’s an enormous thanks to the staff at Tennis Australia. I can’t wait to get the Summer time began—deliver on Hume after which deliver on the AO.”
“We’re so proud that as a tennis nation we have now led the way in which within the wheelchair house, and I believe the athletes recognise that,” added Director of Pathways and Tennis Providers Lawrence Robertson.
Victorian Minister for Tourism, Sport and Main Occasions Steve Dimopoulos stated he’s excited to see the return of the Wheelchair Summer time Collection for 2024.
“Victoria is the centre of the tennis world in January and we will’t wait to welcome the 2024 Australian Wheelchair Summer time Collection individuals to our world-class Hume Tennis and Group Centre within the lead as much as the Australian Open.”
“Inclusion is a cornerstone of sport in any respect ranges in Victoria and we wish to guarantee anybody can participate and luxuriate in all the advantages sport participation offers.”
The Australian Open 2024 and each lead in occasions at Hume Tennis and Group Centre will function elevated draw sizes, with 16 males, 16 girls and 16 Quads taking part within the first Grand Slam of the 12 months.
| Match | Date | Venue |
| Victorian Wheelchair Tennis Open – ITF1 | 8-12 January 2024 | Hume Tennis and Group Centre, Vic |
| Melbourne Wheelchair Open – Tremendous Collection | 14-19 January 2024 | Hume Tennis & Group Centre |
| Australian Open Wheelchair Championships – Grand Slam | 23-27 January 2024 | Melbourne Park, Vic |
Different initiatives throughout the Australian Summer time embrace:
- Equal prize cash for males, girls and Quad divisions
- Tremendous Collection elevated to 6 days–
- Greater than 100 gamers from over 26 nations
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