PLAYER PROFILE
David Hall
- Age54
- Born14 January 1970
- Birth PlaceSydney, NSW
- Playing StatusRetired
“I feel like I can’t give back enough to wheelchair tennis because I know it’s given me so much over the years.”
— David Hall, 29 Apr 2016
» Wheelchair tennis: Hall honoured for international efforts
- Hall dominated wheelchair tennis across the globe for a decade, finishing No.1 in singles for six years between 1995 and 2005
- He won every major title at some time during his career, including gold at the Sydney 2000 Paralympics and silver at the Atlanta 1996 Paralympics
- In 1995 he became the first non-American to win the prestigious US Open. Hall amassed nine Australian Opens, eight US Opens and seven British Opens
- He began playing wheelchair tennis at 19, three years after he lost his legs when he was hit by a car while hitchhiking on the central coast of NSW
- He is the State Wheelchair Tennis Coach in Sydney and in 2007 was appointed the Australian Wheelchair Tennis advisor.
David Hall in the news
Australian duo proud despite doubles exit at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games
1 September, 2024
Ben Weekes and Anderson Parker produced an impressive performance in the men's wheelchair doubles event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Read moreBen Weekes and Anderson Parker produced an impressive performance in the men's wheelchair doubles event at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Social round-up: Roland Garros preparations continue
12 May, 2022
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Iconic Australian moments recognised by International Tennis Hall of Fame
27 April, 2022
Australian fans are being encouraged to vote in an International Tennis Hall of Fame campaign celebrating Iconic Moments in Tennis.
Read moreAustralian fans are being encouraged to vote in an International Tennis Hall of Fame campaign celebrating Iconic Moments in Tennis.
Social round-up: An exciting week in Australian tennis
26 August, 2021
What have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...
Read moreWhat have Australia's top-ranked players been up to? We've collated tweets and posts from this week to keep fans up to date ...