How old do I need to be to play ITF wheelchair tournaments, and who counts as a junior?
Rule- South Africa
- Tennis South Africa
- Wheelchair tennis
- 14 and over
- ITF Rules of Wheelchair Tennis
- Quad
- 2026
- Players
- Adult draws: you can enter a Men's, Women's or Quad draw if you are 14 or older on the Monday of the tournament week (or on the Monday of the week the Masters or World Team Cup starts).
- Juniors: players born on or after 1 January 2008 can play events designated for juniors in 2026.
- Gender categories: Men's and Boys' draws are for male players, Women's and Girls' for female players. Quad is open to players of any sex or gender.
You may be asked for photo ID (passport or driver's licence) to prove your age at any time, including by the ITF Supervisor at an event.
Added 21 Oct 2026