Wheelchair tennis at the 2008 Summer Paralympics - Mixed doubles
Encyclopedia
The mixed doubles wheelchair tennis competition at the 2008 Summer Paralympics
in Beijing
was held from 10 September to 13 September at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre
. The DecoTurf
surface rendered the event a hardcourt
competition.
2008 Summer Paralympics
The 2008 Summer Paralympic Games, the thirteenth Paralympics, took place in Beijing, China from September 6 to September 17, 2008. As with the 2008 Summer Olympics, equestrian events were held in Hong Kong and sailing events in Qingdao....
in Beijing
Beijing
Beijing , also known as Peking , is the capital of the People's Republic of China and one of the most populous cities in the world, with a population of 19,612,368 as of 2010. The city is the country's political, cultural, and educational center, and home to the headquarters for most of China's...
was held from 10 September to 13 September at the Olympic Green Tennis Centre
Olympic Green Tennis Centre
The Olympic Green Tennis Center or Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Court , is a tennis centre located in the Olympic Green. It opened on 1 October 2007...
. The DecoTurf
DecoTurf
DecoTurf is a tennis hardcourt comprising layers of acrylic, rubber, silica, and other materials on top of an asphalt or concrete base. It is manufactured by Decosystems, which is a division of California Products Corporation which also manufactures Plexipave, based in Andover, Massachusetts.The...
surface rendered the event a hardcourt
Hardcourt
Hardcourt or hard court describes a form of surface or floor on which a sport is played. It may refer to an indoor court made from a wood, or more specifically hardwood such as maple, as in basketball or indoor soccer. Alternatively, it may refer to outdoor materials such as asphalt, shale, or clay...
competition.
Medalists
Calendar
September | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Round | Quarterfinals | Semifinals | None | Bronze/Final |
Key
- INV = Bipartite Invitation
- IP = ITF Place
- ALT = Alternate
- r = Retired
- w/o = Walkover