Guy Sasson (born April 28, 1980) is an Israeli wheelchair tennis player. Sasson won his first major title at the 2024 French Open, defeating Sam Schröder in the final of the Quad Singles event.[1]

Guy Sasson
Country (sports) Israel
Born (1980-04-28) 28 April 1980 (age 44)
PlaysRight-handed (one-handed backhand)
Singles
Career record28–5
Highest rankingNo. 3 (29 January 2024)
Current rankingNo. 3 (29 January 2024)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian OpenF (2024)
French OpenW (2024)
WimbledonSF (2024)
US OpenQF (2023)
Other tournaments
MastersSF (2023)
Doubles
Career record13–5
Highest rankingNo. 7 (10 June 2024)
Current rankingNo. 7 (10 June 2024)
Grand Slam doubles results
Australian OpenF (2024)
French OpenF (2024)
WimbledonSF (2024)
US OpenQF (2023)

Performance Timeline

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Quad singles: 2 (1 title, 1 runner-up)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Opponent Score
Loss 2024 Australian Open Hard   Sam Schröder 3–6, 3–6
Win 2024 French Open Clay   Sam Schröder 6–2, 3–6, 7–6(10–7)

Quad doubles: 2 (2 runner-ups)

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Result Year Tournament Surface Partner Opponents Score
Loss 2024 Australian Open Hard   Donald Ramphadi   Andy Lapthorne
  David Wagner
4–6, 6–3, [2–10]
Loss 2024 French Open Clay   Andy Lapthorne   Niels Vink
  Sam Schröder
6–7(9–11), 1–6

References

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  1. ^ Rakovsky, Ido (June 9, 2024). "Israeli Paralympic Tennis Player Wins First Grand Slam Title in Roland Garros". Haaretz. Retrieved 2024-06-09.