{"id":21347,"date":"2025-10-24T12:35:50","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:35:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/?p=21347"},"modified":"2025-10-24T12:36:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T04:36:54","slug":"2025-blind-low-vision-open-wrap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tennis.com.au\/wa\/news\/2025\/10\/24\/2025-blind-low-vision-open-wrap","title":{"rendered":"2025 Blind & Low Vision Open Wrap"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fourth edition of the WA Blind and Low Vision Open was held at Kingsway Sports Complex in Madeley\u00a0last weekend of the 18th and 19th October.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The WA Blind and Low Vision Open comprises of various categories of competition, with play that is modified with an audible yellow or black ball. Depending on the classification (see below), play is either with one, two or three bounces of the ball.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A total of 10 entrants from WA and interstate competed in the six events.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

There are four classification\/categories of Blind and Low Vision Tennis:<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Classification<\/td>\nEligibility Criteria<\/td>\nTennis Australia Events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B1<\/td>\nVisual acuity poorer than LogMAR 2.60<\/td>\n\n
    \n
  • State Blind & Low Vision Tennis Tournaments<\/li>\n
  • Australian Blind & Low Vision National Tennis Championships<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B2<\/td>\nVisual acuity ranging from LogMAR 1.50 to 2.60 (inclusive)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B3<\/td>\nVisual acuity ranging from LogMAR 1.0 to 1.40 (inclusive OR visual fields less than 10 degrees diameter and visual acuity better than 0.5 (B4)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
B4<\/td>\nVisual acuity ranging from LogMAR 0.5 to 0.9 (inclusive) OR visual fields less than 40 degrees diameter and visual acuity better than 0.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

There was also \u201cB2-4\u201d event played, which allowed players from different categories to compete against each other.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Tennis West Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lead Sara Mohamed was impressed with the incredible level of tennis throughout the event. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe tournament had a warm, welcoming atmosphere that made it truly special. A heartfelt thank you to all the players, supporters, volunteers, and staff who made this event unforgettable,\u201d said Sara.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

See all the winners and finalists:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

B2 – B4 Men’s Singles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Sean Russo<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, David Gordon<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3, Chuan-Lim Teh<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

B2 – B4 Women’s Singles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Patricia Songoro<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, Kayden Larney<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3, Isabella Allen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

B1 Open Singles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Tess Whelan<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, Isabella Allen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3, Arthur Pirika<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4, Julyanne Campbell<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Premier Open Singles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Sean Russo [1]<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, David Gordon [2]<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/4, Chuan-Lim Teh<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3\/4, Kayden Larney<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

B1 Open Doubles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Tess Whelan<\/span>\u00a0
Isabella Allen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, Kayden Larney<\/span>\u00a0
Julyanne Campbell<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3, Arthur Pirika<\/span>\u00a0
Michelle Hulin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

B2 – B4 Open Doubles\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

1, Sean Russo<\/span>\u00a0
Kayden Larney<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

2, Chuan-Lim Teh<\/span>\u00a0
Patricia Songoro<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3, David Gordon<\/span>\u00a0
Isabella Allen<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sportsmanship Award\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Michelle Hulin<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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