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Lucy Shuker, the number one British wheelchair tennis player wins big at the Belgian Open Finals

Double Win for Wheelchair Tennis Number One

British number one wheelchair tennis player triumphs at Belgian Open.


Britain's top wheelchair tennis player, Lucy Shuker, rose in the world rankings after securing wins in both the women’s singles and doubles finals at the Belgian Open.

The Belgian Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships in Namur saw Lucy fend off the world number eight, Annick Sevenans, to pull off the biggest win of her career to date.  This win closely followed a doubles triumph, partnered by Sharon Walraven.

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