What rules apply when I play with or against an able-bodied player?
Rule- South Africa
- Tennis South Africa
- Wheelchair tennis
- 14 and over
- ITF Rules of Wheelchair Tennis
- Quad
- 2026
- Players
When a wheelchair player plays with or against an able-bodied player, in singles or doubles:
- The Rules of Wheelchair Tennis apply to the wheelchair player, who is allowed two bounces.
- The standard Rules of Tennis apply to the able-bodied player, who is allowed only one bounce.
All other rules (scoring, lines, lets and so on) are the normal ITF Rules of Tennis.
Updated 21 Oct 2026