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Wagner wins quad title at NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters

International Tennis Federation // November 17, 2007

David Wagner (USA) won his third NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters quad singles title when he beat defending champion Peter Norfolk (GBR) on Saturday in Amsterdam. Meanwhile, Michael Jeremiasz (FRA) upset world No. 1 Shingo Kunieda (JPN) to reach Sunday's men's singles final against defending champion Robin Ammerlaan (NED) and Korie Homan set up an all-Dutch women's final against Esther Vergeer. more...

Gold for Jon Rydberg and Kaitlyn Verfuerth, Silver for Beth Arnoult-Ritthaler as Wheelchair Tennis Competition Concludes at Parapan American Games

Marvin Olberding // U.S. Paralympics // August 17, 2007

Jon Rydberg (Oakdale, Minn.) proved Friday that his No. 1 ranking in the men’s singles draw at the Parapan American Games was well-deserved, making short work of Chile’s Robinson Mendez and winning the gold as wheelchair tennis competition concluded at the Parapan American Games. Rydberg set the tone early, winning the first three games of the match before Mendez was able to hold serve and gain his only game of the first set. more...

U.S. Women’s Doubles Team Wins Gold, Men’s Doubles Take Silver in Wheelchair Tennis at Parapan American Games

Marvin Olberding // U.S. Paralympics // August 16, 2007

One day before facing each other in the women’s singles final, Beth Arnoult-Ritthaler (Paia, Hawaii) and Kaitlyn Verfuerth (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) joined forces to win the women’s doubles gold medal Thursday during wheelchair tennis action at the Parapan American Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The duo defeated Brazil’s Samantha Almeida and Rajane Candida in straight sets, 6-2, 6-1, to earn the victory in front of a loud crowd at the Marapendi Club. more...

Dominant Performance Wednesday Ensures Four Medals for Wheelchair Tennis Team

Marvin Olberding // U.S. Paralympics // August 15, 2007

The U.S. Parapan American Wheelchair Tennis Team took care of business on Wednesday, winning all five of its matches and guaranteeing that at least four medals will be awarded to U.S. players. Beth Arnoult-Ritthaler (Paia, Hawaii), Jon Rydberg (Oakdale, Minn.) and Kaitlyn Verfuerth (Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.) cruised through their respective singles matches, setting up an all-U.S. women’s final and putting Rydberg, the men’s No. 1 seed, in the men’s semifinals. more...

> U.S. Top Seeds Advance Easily at Parapan American Games // U.S. Paralympics August 14, 2007

> U.S. Wheelchair Tennis Athletes Head to Rio Loaded with Medal Potential // U.S. Paralympics August 11, 2007

> U.S. Captures Quad Title at 2007 Invacare World Team Cup // U.S. Tennis Association June 26, 2007

> United States Win Fourth Invacare World Team Cup Quad Title // International Tennis Federation May 6, 2006

> U.S. Open Wheelchair Tennis Competition makes its debut // U.S. Paralympics September 16, 2005

> USTA National Wheelchair Championships set for San Diego September 15, 2005

> Players in Wheelchairs Get Their Own Open // New York Times September 8, 2005

> The queen and her court // New York Daily News August 28, 2005

> Korb's win makes tennis history // Stamford Advocate July 29, 2005

> 2004 Paralympian Moves and Motivates Young Women // WAVE-TV 3, Louisville, Ky. July 14, 2005

> 2005 US Open To Launch Inaugural Wheelchair Tennis Competition // U.S. Tennis Association May 10, 2005