2010 US Open – Wheelchair Quad Doubles facts for kids
| 2010 US Open | ||||||||||
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| Champions |  Nick Taylor David Wagner |
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| Runners-up |  Johan Andersson Peter Norfolk |
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| Final score | 7–5, 7–6(4) | |||||||||
| Events | ||||||||||
| Singles | men | women | boys | girls | ||||||
| Doubles | men | women | mixed | boys | girls | |||||
| Other events | ||||||||||
| Legends | men | women | mixed | |||||||
| WC Singles | men | women | quad | |||||||
| WC Doubles | men | women | quad | |||||||
The 2010 US Open was a big tennis tournament. It included many different events. One exciting part was the Wheelchair Quad Doubles final. This match featured two amazing teams.
Nick Taylor and David Wagner from the USA were the defending champions. This means they had won the title in 2009. They played against Johan Andersson from Sweden and Peter Norfolk from Great Britain. The American team won the match with a score of 7–5, 7–6(4). This victory meant they kept their title for another year!
About Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis is a sport for athletes with disabilities. Players use wheelchairs designed for sports. The rules are very similar to regular tennis. The main difference is that the ball can bounce twice. The second bounce can be outside the court.
What is Quad Doubles?
In wheelchair tennis, "quad" refers to players with limited movement in at least three limbs. This often includes their arms and legs. "Doubles" means two players on each team. So, "Quad Doubles" is a match with two quad players on each side. It's a very challenging and exciting part of the sport.
The 2010 Final Match
The final match was a thrilling contest. Nick Taylor and David Wagner showed great teamwork. They played very well together. Johan Andersson and Peter Norfolk also played strongly. The first set was very close. Taylor and Wagner won it 7–5.
The second set was even tighter. It went to a tie-break. A tie-break is a special scoring system. It decides the winner when the score is tied at 6–6. Taylor and Wagner won the tie-break 7–4. This gave them the set 7–6. Their victory secured their second straight US Open title.
Meet the Champions
Nick Taylor and David Wagner are well-known athletes. They are both from the United States. They have won many titles together. Their teamwork is a big reason for their success. Winning the US Open again was a huge achievement for them. It showed their skill and dedication.
