Tennis for Veterans

Tennis can be an excellent way to provide a healthy outlet for stressors, maintain physical and psychological fitness, bring families together and increase community connectivity for families in transition.

Through the power of our various tennis programs, including wheelchair tennis and tennis for individuals with disabilities, it's possible to improve the lives of millions with equipment appropriate to age and skill level.

Wheelchair Tennis

The USTA offers a wide variety of sectional and national wheelchair tournaments throughout the country, and gender-neutral divisions were unveiled in 2021 to promote level-based play for all competitors. 

Para Standing Tennis

Para standing tennis (PST) is a format for people with physical disabilities who choose to play standing versus from a wheelchair, including but not limited to, those with limb loss, limb deficiencies, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries or individuals of short stature. The sport offers inclusive opportunities for adults with disabilities and creates friendships for a lifetime.

First Service Doubles

Play tennis alongside your canine best friend with First Service Doubles! This tennis game is designed for veterans, first responders and anyone 15+ with physical disabilities or invisible injuries and their support dog. Service, therapy, emotional support, working, sporting or any well-trained dog is welcome.

Participants play tennis with their opponents and engage their canine partner with a variety of commands. Read the game details.

To locate wheelchair and adaptive tennis programs near you, including First Service Doubles, click the button below.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

USTA Wisconsin volunteers at the Paralyzed Veterans of America boot camp during the month of May. They provide tennis instruction in a fun and healthy environment. Have questions? Contact Erik Seifert.

Thrive Through Tennis

Thrive Through Tennis, a nonprofit organization in Broadview Heights, Ohio—and the 2025 recipient of the USTA Midwest Organization of the Year Award—offers tennis to promote community, inclusion and wellness. Thrive offers four core programs, each crafted to meet the unique needs of the following groups: wheelchair tennis, adaptive tennis, Parkinson’s tennis and homeschool tennis. Learn more.