H. Boniface Prabhu
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Harry Boniface Prabhu is an Indian quadriplegic wheelchair tennis player, one of the pioneers of the sport in India[2][3] and a medal winner at the 1998 World Championships.[4] He was awarded the Padma Shree, the fourth highest civilian award, by the Government of India, in 2014.[5]
Country (sports) | ![]() |
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Residence | Bengaluru |
Born | (1972-05-14) 14 May 1972 (age 52) Bengaluru, Karnataka |
Turned pro | 1993 |
Plays | Left Handed |
Singles | |
Career record | 50–86 |
Career titles | ?? |
Highest ranking | No.17 (25 June 2007) |
Current ranking | No.48 (28 August 2014) |
Doubles | |
Career record | 14-39 |
Career titles | ?? |
Highest ranking | No.19 (29 July 2013) |
Current ranking | No.38 (28 August 2014) |
Awards
Padma Shree
Swabhiman Award
Prathiba Bhushan
Rising Star of the Millennium Award
Ekalavya Award
Rajyotsava Award
Wheelchair tennis is one of the forms of tennis adapted for those who have disabilities in their lower bodies. The size of courts, balls, and rackets are same, but there are two major differences from pedestrian tennis; athletes use specially designed wheelchairs and the ball may bounce up to two times. The second bounce may also occur outside of the field [1]