23 October 2025 | Tennis Victoria

The second Victorian Para-Standing Open was held at Tennis World Albert Reserve on 18–19 October 2025, building on the huge success of last year’s inaugural event. With a 25% increase in entries, the tournament showcased the exciting growth of the Para Standing Tennis (PST) pathway in Victoria.

Para Standing Tennis provides opportunities for players with a disability who don’t use a wheelchair to compete on an even playing field. Players are grouped into five classifications based on their mobility, which determines how many bounces are allowed during play, from one bounce for PST 1 and PST 2, through to three bounces for PST 5.

The weekend featured not only thrilling competition across three singles divisions and an open doubles draw, but also a Come & Try session on Saturday, inviting new players to experience the sport in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Congratulations to all winners:

Division 1 Winner: Brett Hillier def. Colin Mackay

Division 2 Winner: Rebecca Mccarthy def. Kaito Ryan

Division 3 Winner: Effie Abela def. Andrew Negrelli

Open Doubles Winner: Colin Mackay Luke Missen def. James Bowles Andrew Higgins

Tournament Director: Adam Watson 

Tournament Referee: Maree Moore

Adam Watson, Inclusion Manager at Tennis Victoria, said:

“The 2025 VIC Para Standing Open was an incredible celebration of growth and inclusion in our sport. The standard of play with some close, high-quality matches shows just how competitive and skilled these athletes are. I was inspired by the community spirit among players and grateful to the officials for creating such a welcoming and inclusive environment. Seeing young players take part in the Come and Try was a real highlight, showing a strong future ahead for Para Standing tennis. Congratulations to everyone involved, especially the players, parents and supporters.”

Find out more about Para-Standing tennis here. If you want to get involved as a player or volunteer for upcoming events, contact [email protected].