UK Wheelchair Tennis Team Prepare For Invictus Games

Players from the UK Wheelchair Tennis team have been in training during Wimbledon for the Invictus Games.

Players were put through their paces by LTA coaches at the National Tennis Centre at Roehampton to ensure they are mentally and physically prepared for the games in Canada.

Coach Kevin Simpson watched over the session with 2016 Invictus Gold Medallist Al Krol.

“We’ve got a slightly inexperienced team but they’re all looking forward to it”

Among the newcomers is Cornelia Oosthuizen who has been playing tennis since she was a child but has only recently moved to the wheelchair game.

“You’re positioning is key, as it is in regular Tennis”

The 90-strong UK team of wounded, injured and sick serving military personnel and veterans will compete in Toronto from 23rd to 30th September.