2009 US Open – Wheelchair Quad Singles facts for kids
The 2009 US Open Wheelchair Quad Singles tournament was a special tennis event for athletes using wheelchairs. It was part of the bigger US Open, one of the four biggest tennis tournaments in the world.
In this exciting competition, Peter Norfolk from Great Britain played against David Wagner from the USA in the final match. Peter Norfolk won the championship with a score of 6–3, 3–6, 6–3. This means he won two sets to David Wagner's one.
How the Tournament Worked
The tournament started with a "Round Robin" stage. This is where each player plays against every other player at least once. It's a bit like a mini-league. After all the matches, the players are ranked based on how many games they won.
Round Robin Results
- Peter Norfolk (Great Britain) did really well, winning all his matches. He was the top player in this stage.
- David Wagner (USA) also played strongly, winning his matches and securing the second spot.
- Nicholas Taylor (USA) won one match but lost two.
- Johan Andersson (Sweden) played three matches but didn't win any.
The top players from the Round Robin stage then moved on to the final match to decide the champion.
The Grand Final Match
The final was a thrilling match between Peter Norfolk and David Wagner. Both players showed great skill and determination.
- Peter Norfolk won the first set 6–3.
- David Wagner fought back and won the second set 6–3.
- In the deciding third set, Peter Norfolk played strongly and won 6–3, becoming the champion!
This victory was a big achievement for Peter Norfolk at one of the most important tennis events of the year.
