With four new finalists in the Most Outstanding Athlete with a Disability category at the upcoming Tennis Victoria Player Awards, a new name is set to be added to the Honors List.<\/p>\n
Congratulations to Caroline Lane, Finn Broadbent, Luke Missen and Tyler McPherson who were recently announced as this years finalists.<\/p>\n
This award recognises outstanding athletes with a disability who have a record playing for Australia or Victoria and have improved their ranking or sustained a Top 20 ranking during the nomination period. These athletes display a commendable attitude on and off the court and have complied with all rules and conducts set by Tennis Australia.<\/p>\n
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Meet the finalists:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n An impressive 2024 by Caroline has resulted in Wins in the 2024 Australian Blind & Low Vision Tennis Championships (B2-3 Women\u2019s Singles), 2024 Queensland Blind & Low Vision Open (B2\/B3 Women\u2019s Singles) and the 2024 Victorian Blind & Low Vision Open (B3 Women\u2019s Singles).<\/p>\n Caroline was also a finalist in three other events, highlighting the consistent performances deserving of this finalist recognition. Caroline is currently ranked No. 1 in the B3 Women\u2019s Singles.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Wheelchair athlete Finn Broadbent made his Australian Open debut in 2024 and also represented Australia at the BNP Paribas World Team Cup in 2024 alongside fellow Victorian Heath Davidson.<\/p>\n The 23-year-old reached No. 27 in the ITF Quad Singles Rankings in July off the back of making the final of the Queensland Wheelchair Open Junior Grade A, and strong performances at the Commit Open and Camozzi Open in Italy and the Brisbane Wheelchair Classic.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Luke Missen won the PST-4 category in the Oceania Para-Standing Tennis Championships in January 2024. Para standing Tennis is for people with physical disabilities who want to play tennis without using a wheelchair.<\/p>\n Luke has a strong sporting background in soccer, badminton and basketball and has quickly showed his strength on the tennis court. Luke is also a Tennis Australia Trainee Coach member.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Tyler won the 2023 Victorian State Championships in October 2023, defending his 2022 title. He is currently ranked No. 7 in the II-1 Singles Rankings and No. 11 in Doubles.<\/p>\n Tyler has shown consistent performances across multiple tournaments in both singles and doubles, including the NANDM ID and Autism events throughout the year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nCaroline Lane \u2013 Blind & Low Vision Tennis<\/b><\/h3>\n
Finn Broadbent \u2013 Wheelchair Tennis<\/b><\/h3>\n
Luke Missen \u2013 Para-Standing Tennis<\/b><\/h3>\n
Tyler McPherson \u2013 PWII Tennis<\/b><\/h3>\n