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Sunday, September 19, 2010

Esther Vergeer: The Wheel Chair Tennis Champ

Eesther Vergeer, 29, lost control over her legs when she was 8. Ever since, she has excelled in basketball and tennis, even in the wheel chair. When she became older, her parents advised her to practice tennis only so that she can show others that she was a normal person.

Now, she is the eleven-year champion of wheel chair tennis. She has one about four hundred matches without losing a single set. She has one over 96 percent of all the single matches she played, compared to Roger Federer's 81 percent. Her dominance in the sport is comparable to Tiger Wood's reign in professional golf. She most recently won the finals of the U.S. Open with a 6-1, 6-2 breezing victory. Her coach, Groeneveld, who also coaches many top female seeds, is constantly astounded by the strong determination of Esther.

Esther says she will continue to try her best until she is old enough to retire. However, she is not sure what she will do when she retires from professional wheel chair tennis.

2 comments:

  1. We should not judge her based on the fact she's in a wheelchair. She is 100 percent athlete in mind, soul and, body. Even Roger Federer publicly acknowledged Esther’s stunning streak, recognizing her talent and perseverance

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  2. Your right! She is a very talented athlete. Moreover, the fact that she overcame her disabilities is still amazing. I am sure that she will be a model to those out there who are struggling with their disabilities to conquer them. ;)

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