PLAYER PROFILE
Benjamin Wenzel
- LivesCairns, Queensland
- PlaysLeft-handed
ON-COURT
- Represented Australia at the BNP Paribas World Cup in Portugal in 2022 and 2023
- Member of Australia’s winning junior team at the BNP Paribas World Cup in 2022
- Achieved career-high junior ranking of world No.4 in January 2023
- Made Grand Slam debut in junior competition at US Open 2023
- Long-term goal is represent Australia at the 2032 Paralympic Games in Brisbane
OFF-COURT
- Names Heath Davidson as his idol
- Is also inspired by Japan’s Tokito Oda
Benjamin Wenzel in the news
Junior ranking movers: Emerson Jones rises to world No.2
29 May, 2024
Gold Coast talent Emerson Jones becomes the highest-ranked Australian in the ITF junior girls' rankings since Ash Barty in 2011.
Read moreGold Coast talent Emerson Jones becomes the highest-ranked Australian in the ITF junior girls' rankings since Ash Barty in 2011.
Australian teams record podium finishes at 2024 World Team Cup
13 May, 2024
The Australian wheelchair tennis teams took home silver and bronze medals at the prestigious World Team Cup in Turkey.
Read moreThe Australian wheelchair tennis teams took home silver and bronze medals at the prestigious World Team Cup in Turkey.
Aussie weekly wrap: Birrell scores top-100 victory to claim ITF title in Japan
13 May, 2024
Australian Kimberly Birrell dropped only a single set during an impressive run at an ITF 75 tournament in Fukuoka this week.
Read moreAustralian Kimberly Birrell dropped only a single set during an impressive run at an ITF 75 tournament in Fukuoka this week.
Davidson declares “we are ready to hit the court and hopefully make Australia proud”
7 May, 2024
Heath Davidson is among five Australian wheelchair tennis players competing at the World Team Cup in Turkey this week.
Read moreHeath Davidson is among five Australian wheelchair tennis players competing at the World Team Cup in Turkey this week.
