What is Quad wheelchair tennis?
I · Intermediate · Categories and events · 3 of 3Wheelchair tennis has Men's, Women's and Quad categories, plus Boys and Girls. Quad is open to any sex or gender in one draw. A player's status is New, Open or Quad. Open players play Men's or Women's only; Quad players only Quad, except where an event has no Quad draw, or after a one-time written application.
How it works
- Adult: Men's, Women's, Quad.
- Junior: Boys and Girls.
- Quad: one draw, any sex or gender.
- New: limited events.
- Open: Men's or Women's.
- Quad status: Quad only.
- No Quad draw: may enter Men's or Women's.
- Switch: one written application.
The glossary has the categories (wheelchair tennis), the Quad, the sport class status (wheelchair tennis), the Quad player in the Men's or Women's category, the wheelchair tennis and the International Tennis Federation.
Tricky cases
Can a woman play Quad?
Yes. Quad is open to all.
Can an Open player enter Quad?
No.
How long does the ITF take to decide a switch?
Up to 28 days.
What can a New player enter?
WT25 events and up to four others.
Why the rule exists
Quad groups players whose arms are also affected, who could not compete fairly in the open draws.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Open | Men's or Women's | Reg 16 |
| Quad | Quad only | Reg 16 |
| No Quad draw | May play open draws | Reg 16.4 |
From the rule book
ITF, Wheelchair Tennis Competition Regulations 2026 (January 2026), Regulations 14 to 16 and Part 6. Checked 14 October 2026. Official document: ITF Wheelchair Tennis Competition Regulations 2026.