Biography
Started: He began playing wheelchair tennis in Helmond, Netherlands. (nielsvink.com, 12 Dec 2023)
Reason: He became interested in wheelchair tennis after attending the 2012 Paralympic Games in London with his mother. (nielsvink.com, 12 Dec 2023)
Ambition: To win gold medals in singles and doubles at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris. (paralympic.org, 08 Aug 2024)
Awards: He was named the 2018 Paralympic Athlete of the Year at the Helmond Sport Awards in the Netherlands. (nielsonwheels.com, 02 Feb 2019)
Additional Info: VICTORY CELEBRATIONS
In 2024 he spoke about how he likes to celebrate after his on-court achievements. "I like to celebrate crazily. Do you want to know how? I am a bit of a party animal, I love to party. When there is a microphone and a party, I am singing on top of the bar. I cannot sing but I enjoy it so much." (paralympic.org, 08 Aug 2024)
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Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateDecember 6, 2002
Place of ResidenceHELMOND
OccupationAthlete
EducationSport Studies - Summa College, Netherlands
Languages SpokenDutch
CoachHans-Jurgen Striek [personal]
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| 3RD | Quad Singles | 2020 | Tokyo, JPN | |
| Australian Open | ||||
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2023 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| RU | Quad Singles | 2023 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| RU | Quad Doubles | 2022 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2024 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Doubles | 2024 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2021 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Doubles | 2021 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| QF | Quad Singles | 2022 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| Roland Garros | ||||
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2024 | Paris, FRA | |
| WR | Quad Singles | 2023 | Paris, FRA | |
| WR | Quad Singles | 2022 | Paris, FRA | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2022 | Paris, FRA | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2024 | Paris, FRA | |
| SF | Quad Doubles | 2023 | Paris, FRA | |
| Wimbledon | ||||
| WR | Quad Singles | 2024 | London, GBR | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2024 | London, GBR | |
| WR | Quad Singles | 2023 | London, GBR | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2023 | London, GBR | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2022 | London, GBR | |
| RU | Quad Singles | 2022 | London, GBR | |
| US Open | ||||
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2023 | New York, NY, USA | |
| WR | Quad Singles | 2022 | New York, NY, USA | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2022 | New York, NY, USA | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2021 | New York, NY, USA | |
| RU | Quad Singles | 2023 | New York, NY, USA | |
| RU | Quad Singles | 2021 | New York, NY, USA | |
| European Para Championships | ||||
| WR | Quad Singles | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2023 | Rotterdam, NED | |
Legend
WR - Winner, RU - Runner-up, 3RD - 3rd place, 4TH - 4th place, F - Final, SF - Semifinal, QF - Quarterfinal, R16 - Round of 16, R32 - Round of 32, R64 - Round of 64, R128 - Round of 128
