Biography
Started: He took up the sport in 2005 in Pretoria, South Africa. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2015)
Reason: "It's an individual sport and I like being independent." (Athlete, 11 Aug 2015)
Ambition: To win a medal at the Paralympic Games. (Athlete, 11 Aug 2015)
Awards: He was named 2011 and 2013 South African Sportsman of the Year with a Disability. (info.gov.za, 12 Jan 2012; sports.iafrica.com, 18 Nov 2013)
Personal Details
GenderMale
Birth DateSeptember 30, 1986
OccupationAthlete
EducationSports Management - University of Johannesburg , South Africa
Languages SpokenEnglish
Highlights
| Rank | Event | Year | Location | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paralympic Games | ||||
| 4TH | Quad Singles | 2016 | Rio de Janeiro, BRA | |
| R16 | Quad Singles | 2012 | London, GBR | |
| Australian Open | ||||
| WR | Quad Doubles | 2016 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| RU | Quad Doubles | 2015 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| RU | Quad Singles | 2014 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| RU | Quad Doubles | 2014 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2016 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2015 | Melbourne, VIC, AUS | |
| US Open | ||||
| WR | Quad Singles | 2013 | New York, NY, USA | |
| RU | Quad Doubles | 2014 | New York, NY, USA | |
| RU | Quad Doubles | 2013 | New York, NY, USA | |
| SF | Quad Singles | 2014 | New York, NY, USA | |
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
