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The man who invented a sport and played tennis with Willy Wonka

Brad Parks created wheelchair tennis, transforming sports after a life-changing skiing accident. His matches with stars like Gene Wilder helped elevate the sport, which now features prominently at Grand Slam events and the Paralympics.

BBC Sport· Jul 7, 2026 · 7:50 AM · 76 views

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Brad Parks created wheelchair tennis, transforming sports after a life-changing skiing accident. His matches with stars like Gene Wilder helped elevate the sport, which now features prominently at Grand Slam events and the Paralympics. Full story and more reels: https://newsreel.video #WheelchairTennis #GeneWilder #SportsInnovation #Paralympics #Tennis

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