2009 Roger Federer tennis season 2009 Roger Federer tennis season Roger Federer won two Majors in 2009, the French Open, defeating Robin Söderling in the final, and the Wimbledon Championships with a victory over Andy Roddick. In addition, Federer made two other Grand Slam finals, Australian Open losing to Rafael Nadal, and the US Open, losing to Juan Martín del Potro. Federer went on to win two other Master Series 1000 tournaments: in Madrid over Rafael Nadal, and in Cincinnati over Novak Djokovic. He lost in one 500 level event final in Basel to Djokovic. During the year, Federer completed the Career Grand Slam by
Australian Paralympic wheelchair tennis team Australian Paralympic wheelchair tennis team Wheelchair tennis first entered the Summer Paralympic Games in 1988 as a demonstration sport and as a full medal sport at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Australia has competed at every Paralympic wheelchair tennis competition. There are teo categories of medals - open division and quad division. Notable Australian performances: Australia represented by: Men – Michael Connell Wheelchair tennis was a demonstration sport. Michael Connell won a silver medal in the men's singles. Australia represented by: Men - Michael Connell, David Hall Women – Randa Hinson, Sue Twelftree Australia won no medals. Australia represented by: Men