Paralympic medallist Shuker ends 24-year tennis career

Lucy Shuker has retired from professional wheelchair tennis after 24 years, five Paralympic appearances and three medals. Her career is notable for its longevity and success at the highest level, as well as her work promoting the sport.

The 46-year-old won a silver and two bronze medals in women’s doubles with Jordanne Whiley between 2012 and 2020. She collected 100 doubles titles and 39 singles titles, reached nine Grand Slam finals and earned seven World Team Cup medals. Her final match was at the Wheelchair Tennis Finals in Barcelona, where she and Ksenia Chasteau lost 6-3, 6-1; she retires ranked 23rd in the world.