World Team Cup: Nick Taylor, Quad Team

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May 7, 2019 02:36 PM

Team: Quad
Birthdate: Nov. 12, 1979
Hometown: Wichita, Kan.
Age started playing wheelchair tennis: 14
Number of World Team Cups: 19 (2001-19)

Nick Taylor is a decorated veteran on the wheelchair tennis scene, his eight titles in 18 World Team Cup appearances just beginning to tell his story.

Known for his unique serve, in which he kicks the ball up into his hitting zone, Taylor is a four-time Paralympian with three gold medals to his name. He won doubles gold with David Wagner at Athens 2004, Beijing 2008 and London 2012, in addition to a singles bronze in 2012 and a doubles silver in 2016.

Taylor and Wagner are the most successful doubles team in wheelchair tennis history, also winning 11 Grand Slam titles (seven at the US Open and four at the Australian Open) and 11 Doubles Masters crowns.

Taylor attended Wichita State University, his hometown college, for both undergraduate and graduate studies. He received a Master’s degree in sports management from the school. In addition to academics, Taylor also serves as the director of operations for the Shockers’ able-bodied men’s tennis program. 

 

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