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Niels Vink

b. 2002

Dutch quad wheelchair tennis player

Wheelchair tennis player
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About Niels Vink

Born 2002. Niels Vink is a Dutch wheelchair tennis player.

Niels Vink (born 6 December 2002) is a Dutch wheelchair tennis player. He has won ten major singles titles, as well as a gold medal at the 2024 Paris Paralympics to complete the career Golden Slam. Vink has also won fifteen major doubles titles, nine partnering Sam Schröder and five with Guy Sasson, as well as two Paralympic gold medals to complete the double career Golden Slam.

Early life At the age of one year, Vink contracted a bacterial infection (meningococcal sepsis). As a result, he lost both legs and several phalanges.

At the age of nine, he attended the 2012 Summer Paralympics in London. This is where his ambition arose to one day participate in the Paralympic Games. After trying out a few sports, he chose wheelchair tennis.

Career statistics Performance timelines

Quad singles

Quad doubles

Grand Slam tournament finals Quad singles: 16 (10 titles, 6 runner-ups)

Quad doubles: 17 (15 titles, 2 runner-ups)

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Important facts

Born
6 December 2002, Helmond
Birth century
21st century
Occupation
Wheelchair tennis player
Nationality
Kingdom of the Netherlands
Awards
Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau

People in Niels Vink's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Sam Schröder
Sam Schröder
b. 1999
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 Portrait of Guy Sasson
Guy Sasson
b. 1980
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Niels Vink?

Dutch quad wheelchair tennis player

When was Niels Vink born?

Niels Vink was born on 6 December 2002 in Helmond.

What is Niels Vink's occupation?

Niels Vink is a wheelchair tennis player.

What nationality is Niels Vink?

Niels Vink is Dutch.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Niels Vink

· Wikidata: Q108393538

· DBpedia: Niels Vink

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