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Biography

On Court

  • Represented Australia at the BNP Paribas World Cup in Portugal in 2022 and 2023
  • Member of Australia’s winning junior team at the BNP Paribas World Cup in 2022
  • Achieved career-high junior ranking of world No.4 in January 2023
  • Made Grand Slam debut in junior competition at US Open 2023
  • Long-term goal is represent Australia at the 2032 Paralympic Games in Brisbane

Off Court

  • Names Heath Davidson as his idol
  • Is also inspired by Japan’s Tokito Oda

Statistics

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LivesCairns, Queensland
PlaysLeft-handed

Latest news

  • Aussie Weekly Wrap: Wenzel emerges victorious in Bolton

    Australian quad wheelchair singles player, Benjamin Wenzel, claimed both singles and doubles titles in Bolton, Great Britain this week, which capped off a stellar fortnight.
    23 Feb 2026
    January 26:   Ben Wenzel poses for a headshot in the studio at the 2026 Australian Open at Melbourne Park Monday, January 26, 2026. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/Scott Barbour
  • Aussie teen creates history with title-winning run at US Open 2024

    Queensland's Benjamin Wenzel becomes the first Australian junior wheelchair tennis player to capture a Grand Slam title.
    07 Sep 2024
  • Ebden anticipating "tough match" in US Open 2023 doubles final

    Doubles star Matt Ebden is among three Australians scheduled to compete on day 12 at US Open 2023.
    08 Sep 2023
    NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Rohan Bopanna (L) of India and Matthew Ebden (R) of Australia celebrateagainst Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut of France during their Men's Doubles Semifinal match on Day Eleven of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
  • Aussie teen Benjamin Wenzel excited for Grand Slam debut at US Open

    Meet Benjamin Wenzel, a 16-year-old from Cairns, who will compete in the US Open 2023 junior wheelchair competition.
    06 Sep 2023
    Ben Wenzel (Cairns, Qld). Australian junior wheelchair World Team Cup uniform presentation. National Tennis Centre.  Wednesday, April 19, 2023. MANDATORY PHOTO CREDIT Tennis Australia/ FIONA HAMILTON
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