Para-Standing Tennis
is for people with physical disabilities who play without using a wheelchair.
The sport is supported by the ITF and national governing bodies, with over 400 players from over 40 different countries on 5 continents. Our goal is to be represented at Grand Slams and become a Paralympic sport.
PST crowns 2025 World Champions
After an intense week of competition, IPSTA is proud to announce the 2025 World Champions.
In the Women’s PST1-4 tournament, Thalita Rodrigues (BRA) won her first world title in straight sets over Michele Windsor (AUS).
In the Mixed PST1 category, Alex Hunt (NZL) defended his title with a tense win over talented 16-year old Michael Beglan (IRE).
In Mixed PST2, Matthew Grover (GBR) dethroned Ivan Corretja (ESP), ending Corretja’s dominant run in the category with an extraordinary match tiebreak performance, coming back from 2-7 down to win 10-7.
In Mixed PST3-4, newcomer Gianfranco Scamarone (PER) produced a dominant performance, storming to his first title in straight sets over Jakob Mathiasen (DEN). Luke Missen (AUS) was also the top ranked PST4 player for the second straight year.
In Mixed PST1-2 Doubles, Alex Hunt (NZL) and Adam Hills (AUS) won their first world title as a team, flipping the script on defending champions Matthew Grover (GBR) and Ross Cudmore (GBR).
In Mixed PST3-4 Doubles, Gianfranco Scamarone (PER) and Eduardo Perez (CHL) defeated Shunsuke Kishi (JPN) and Yusuke Hatano (JPN) in a thrilling final set tiebreak at 14-12, saving multiple match points along the way.
Congratulations to the new World Champions! For full results, and results from our European Open in Turin, see the results page on our website.
ITF signs Memorandum of Understanding with IPSTA
The International Para-Standing Tennis Association (IPSTA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Tennis Federation (ITF), opening an exciting new chapter in our relationship with the global governing body of tennis. We look forward to working more closely with colleagues in the ITF, drawing on their expertise as IPSTA continues to drive the growth of Para-Standing Tennis.
For the ITF’s announcement on this MoU, please click here.
2023 US Open Exhibition
Para-Standing Tennis is proud to have been featured in our first demonstration event at a Grand Slam, with athletes participating in a doubles exhibition in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Thank you to the (USTA) United States Tennis Association and US Open for this incredible opportunity to showcase our sport, and for fantastic support from coaches at USTA Texas and JTCC.
Tennis Australia Pilots PST
Tennis Australia has announced a pilot program for Para-Standing Tennis, with an upcoming tournament in Sydney and various playing opportunities across Australia.
If you are interested in finding out more please complete this expression of interest form (link).
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