Lucy Shuker
- January 9, 2024
- Wheelchair Tennis Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Lucy Shuker |
| Occupation | Wheelchair Tennis Player |
| Date Of Birth | May 28, 1980(1980-05-28) |
| Age | 44 |
| Birthplace | Qatar |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Horoscope | Taurus |
Lucy Shuker Biography
| Name | Lucy Shuker |
| Birthday | May 28 |
| Birth Year | 1980 |
| Place Of Birth | Qatar |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Taurus |
Lucy Shuker is one of the most popular and richest Wheelchair Tennis Player who was born on May 28, 1980 in Qatar, United Kingdom. Lucy Shuker, a British wheelchair tennis player, was born 28 May 1980. Lucy Shuker, a former National Champion in singles and doubles, represented Great Britain at three consecutive Paralympic Games. She won a Bronze Medal in women’s doubles twice and was also a World Doubles Champion and World Team Cup Silver Medallist, among many other National and International achievements.
Lucy was named Vitalise Woman of Achievement in 2011 and received the award from Vitalise for her contributions to disabled sport.
In 2013, Lucy became the first British Wheelchair Tennis Player to compete at all 4 major Tennis Grand Slams in the same year when she competed at the US Open in New York, the same year that she obtained her highest singles ranking to date of World No.5.
In 2016, Lucy won her first Doubles Masters title, partnering Diede de Groot to the title.
2008 was her first year in Wheelchair tennis, and she won the singles as well as the doubles at the Beijing Paralympics.
Lucy Shuker Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Wheelchair Tennis Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
Lucy Shuker is one of the richest Wheelchair Tennis Player from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Lucy Shuker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Lucy received a BSc Hons from University of Surrey in 2001 in Science and Management of Exercise and and Health.
Lucy began wheelchair tennis in 2002, just 12 months after her devastating motorbike accident. When she was buying her first wheelchair, former Quad World No.1 Pete ‘Quadfather” Norfolk introduced her to the sport.
Lucy made history at the London 2012 Paralympics alongside fellow Brit Jordanne Whiley when the pair became the first women to win a medal for Great Britain in wheelchair tennis, coming from match point down to secure Bronze in the women’s doubles event.
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Facts & Trivia
Lucy Ranked on the list of most popular Wheelchair Tennis Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Lucy Shuker celebrates birthday on May 28 of every year.
Where is Lucy Shuker from?
Shuker at the 2015 US Open.
Country (sports)| Great Britain
Residence| Fleet, Hampshire
Born| 28 May 1980 Doha, Qatar
Singles
How do you play a wheelchair in tennis?
Wheelchair Tennis follows the same rules as able-bodied tennis. The only difference is Wheelchair Tennis players are allowed two bounces of the ball; provided the first bounce occurs within the bounds of the court. The events are singles (between two players) and doubles (between two pairs).
How much money do wheelchair tennis players make?
Semi-finalists left with $895,000, and players who lost in the first round still earned $103,000. In comparison, wheelchair players earn far less with the men’s and women’s singles champions pocketing $69,057, and the runners- up receiving $34,530.
Why is Dylan Alcott a quad?
He was born with a tumour wrapped around his spinal cord which was operated on during the first few weeks of his life. The tumour was successfully cut out; however, it left Alcott a paraplegic, requiring him to use a wheelchair.
Can wheelchair tennis have 2 bounces?
The most significant difference is the ‘two-bounce rule’, which means a player can allow the ball to bounce twice and must return it before a third bounce. The second bounce can be inside or outside the court boundaries.