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Pursuing the Podium Against the World's Elite
Team Canada competes with pride and determination in both the Olympic and Paralympic Games, showcasing the very best that Canadian tennis has to offer. From world-class able-bodied athletes to wheelchair tennis champions, our athletes inspire fans across the globe with their dedication, skill, and resilience. These events represent the pinnacle of international sport, and Team Canada’s athletes rise to the occasion every four years, bringing the spirit of excellence to the court.
Olympics
The Pinnacle of International Sport
At the Olympic Games, Canada’s top players compete against tennis' cream of the crop, aiming to bring home medals and make the country proud. Canada’s Olympic tennis history is filled with standout performances, from memorable runs in singles to thrilling doubles matches. As the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games approach, the anticipation builds, and Team Canada prepares to take on the world once again.
Canada’s Tennis Olympic Legacy
Canadian players have been a constant at the Olympic Games since tennis was reinstated into the program in 1988, with notable performances in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Top Performers
Stars like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Gabriela Dabrowski, Daniel Nestor, Vasek Pospisil, Sebastien Lareau and Milos Raonic have made their mark on the Olympic stage, pushing Canadian tennis to new heights in the process.
The Olympic Spirit
Competing at the Olympics is more than just a quest for medals; it represents the unity, dedication, and sportsmanship of Canadian athletes.
Global Competition
The Olympics bring together the world’s top players, offering Canada’s athletes the chance to test their skills against the best.
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Félix Auger-Aliassime and Gabriela Dabrowski bring an Olympic medal back to Canada
The Canadian mixed doubles pair claimed the bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, defeating the Dutch pair of Wesley Koolhof and Demi Schuurs in straight sets. It is just the second Olympic tennis medal in Canadian history.
On top of the victory being Canada’s first mixed doubles medal at the Olympics, Dabrowski became the first Canadian woman to win a tennis medal at the Games. Canada’s only other Olympic medal was a gold in men’s doubles, won by Sébastien Lareau and Daniel Nestor at the 2000 Games in Sydney.
"It’s a childhood dream come true. As Olympians, we play for something greater than ourselves. This achievement is incredibly rewarding and demonstrates all the sacrifices and efforts we’ve invested throughout our lives, as well as those of our support team: parents, coaches, and trainers. It is a tremendous honour, and we are very proud of ourselves and of being able to give back to Canada."
Gabriela Dabrowski after winning the bronze medal in mixed doubles with Félix Auger-Aliassime at the 2024 Paris Olympics
HISTORY
Canada’s greatest triumph at the Olympic Games came at Sydney 2000, when Daniel Nestor and Sebastien Lareau won the men’s doubles gold medal, defeating Australian legends and tournament favourites Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde in the final.
Nestor has participated in six Olympic Games – Atlanta 1996, Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. This is the second-most of any tennis player behind only India’s Leander Paes, who has contested seven Olympic Games.
Tennis was an event at the first modern Games at Athens 1896 but was discontinued following Paris 1924. It was a demonstration sport at Mexico City 1968 and Los Angeles 1984 before being brought back fully at Seoul 1988.
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Paralympics
Wheelchair Tennis at the Paralympic Games
Wheelchair tennis officially joined the Paralympic program at the Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Games, four years after being a demonstration sport in Seoul. The Paralympic Games featured only men’s and women’s draws until 2004, when the quad tournament also joined the field. Wheelchair tennis has now awarded medals at seven Paralympic Games.
Canada’s Paralympic Legacy in Wheelchair Tennis
Sarah Hunter and Brian McPhate posted Canada's best Paralympic finish so far, placing fourth at the 2004 Athens Games in quad doubles.
Top Athletes
A long list of Paralympians have represented Canada through the years including Paul Johnson, Peter Camron, Mario Perron, Colin McKeage, Hélène Simard, Yuka Chokyu, Lee Carter, Yan Mathieu, Joel Dembe, Philippe Bedard, and Rob Shaw.
Global Stage
The Paralympics offer a unique platform for showcasing the best wheelchair tennis athletes from around the world, and Canada is always ready to compete.
Inclusion and Growth
The Paralympic Games highlight the power of sport to foster inclusion, and wheelchair tennis is a growing sport in Canada, offering opportunities for athletes of all abilities.
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