From a late start and a decade away from the game, Heath Davidson has risen to become a four-time Australian Open wheelchair doubles champion and former world No. 3 singles player. His story is grounded in resilience, using tennis to turn his life around and become a strong advocate for disability inclusion on and off the court. Marking International Day for People with Disability, he highlights how wheelchair tennis is increasingly integrated with the wider sport, from shared training environments with able-bodied players to initiatives like the Australian Open Wheelchair Championships and All Abilities Week. Looking ahead to a record 2026 Australian Wheelchair Tennis Summer Series, with inclusive events in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and at the Australian Open, Davidson says the sport has “come so far”, and that, above all, he simply loves playing tennis.
