Diede de Groot

Diede de Groot is a Dutch professional wheelchair tennis player, born on July 19, 1996, in Woerden, Netherlands. She is widely regarded as one of the greatest wheelchair tennis players of all time. De Groot began her professional career in 2012, quickly ascending the ranks to dominate the sport.

De Groot is known for her powerful serves, precision, agility, and versatility. She has won numerous individual awards, including multiple Grand Slam titles, and holds multiple records, including the first wheelchair tennis player to hold all four Grand Slam singles titles simultaneously.

Off the court, de Groot is also recognized for her advocacy work, raising awareness for wheelchair tennis and inspiring millions worldwide.

Early Career

• Beginning: De Groot was born and raised in Woerden and started wheelchair tennis at a young age. She made her professional debut in 2012.

Grand Slam Success

• Rapid Ascension: De Groot quickly climbed the ranks in the sport, winning her first Grand Slam title at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships. She continued her success by winning multiple titles at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

Paralympics

• Paralympic Achievements: De Groot represented the Netherlands at the Paralympic Games, winning gold medals in both singles and doubles competitions.

Netherlands National Team

• Debut: Made her debut for the Netherlands in international competitions in 2013.

Achievements:

• Paralympic Games: Gold medalist in singles and doubles.
• De Groot is the Netherlands' top wheelchair tennis player and has represented her country in numerous international competitions.

• Position: Primarily a singles player, but also excels in doubles.
• Skills: Known for her powerful serves, precision, agility, and tactical game. De Groot is celebrated for her versatility and tenacity on the court.

• Family: Details about De Groot's family are private.
• Advocacy: De Groot is involved in various advocacy activities, promoting wheelchair tennis and raising awareness about the sport.

• Diede de Groot is celebrated not only for her extraordinary talent and numerous records but also for her advocacy work, determination, and longevity in professional wheelchair tennis. Her impact on the sport and her status as an icon extend beyond the court, inspiring millions of fans around the world.

Grand Slam Titles:

• Multiple singles and doubles titles at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open.

Paralympic Medals:

• Gold in singles and doubles competitions.

World Number One:

• Ranked world number one in women's wheelchair tennis.

Books

• No specific books available about Diede de Groot's career at this time.

Websites

• International Tennis Federation: Information about Diede de Groot’s international career and achievements. Available at: https://www.itftennis.com
• Paralympic Games: Details about De Groot’s career at the Paralympic Games. Available at: https://www.paralympic.org
• Wimbledon: Official site with updates on De Groot’s performance and records at Wimbledon. Available at: https://www.wimbledon.com
• Australian Open: Official site with updates on De Groot’s achievements at the Australian Open. Available at: https://www.ausopen.com

Articles

• ESPN: Diede de Groot: Career in wheelchair tennis. Available at: https://www.espn.com/tennis
• The Guardian: Diede de Groot’s career highlights and records. Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/diede-de-groot

Interviews and Documentaries

• No specific documentaries or interviews available about Diede de Groot's career at this time.