Creating a sporting legacy

Ian Payne – Wheelchair Tennis

Ian PayneIan was the 2010 British Doubles Champion.

His immediate focus is on continuing to compete in top national and international competitions, and his ultimate aim is to be selected for the Great Britain team for the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Profile

Date of birth: 7 March 1997

Borough/District: Maidstone

Club:  Horsmonden

 

Career highlights to date:

  • 2011: Open de la Baie de Somme in France - Runner up in the junior singles event
  • 2011: Selected for the GB Junior team for a tournament in Belgium in August
  • 2010: British Open - Doubles Champion
  • 2009: National Junior Wheelchair Tennis Singles - Champion
  • 2008: National Junior Wheelchair Tennis Doubles 2008 - Champion
  • 2008: National Junior Wheelchair Tennis Singles - 3rd place