Law 32: Rules of Wheelchair Tennis

The return must come before the ball bounces a third time.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (a), (d) · recall

Every rule about the player's body applies to the chair too.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (b) · recall

The server starts still and may push once before striking the ball.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (c) · recall

The wheels stay behind the baseline between the centre mark and sideline extensions.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (c) · recall

The player or someone else may drop the ball; the same method is used for the whole match.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (c) · recall

Losing seat contact at the hit loses the point.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (d) · recall

Using the feet or lower limbs against the ground or a wheel during play loses the point, subject to the foot-propulsion rule.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (d) · applied

Still, one push, strike, with the wheels behind the baseline throughout.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (c) · recall

Two bounces are allowed; the third is too late.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (a) · recall

Each player follows their own rules: wheelchair two bounces, able-bodied one.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (g) · applied

A reflective chair could hinder the opponent.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Wheels may have a single pushrim only.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Nothing that gives a mechanical advantage is permitted.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Powered chairs, for eligible players, must not exceed 15 km/h in any direction.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Applications go to the ITF's sport science and medicine commission at least 60 days ahead.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

The foot must be off the ground from the start of the forward swing to contact, and through the serve motion.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (f) · applied

Seat height, cushion included, is fixed.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Straps and a single pushrim are allowed; gears are not.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · applied

The request goes in early, and a refusal can be appealed.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · recall

Gears and levers that give a mechanical advantage are not permitted.

Source: ITF Rules of Tennis 2026, Rules of Wheelchair Tennis (e) · applied