Diede de Groot sets record with 22nd Grand Slam wheelchair singles title at French Open

Diede de Groot won her 22nd Grand Slam wheelchair singles title, defeating Zhu Zhenzhen in the French Open. Tokito Oda defended his men's wheelchair title against Gustavo Fernandez. De Groot surpassed Esther Vergeer's record and highlighted the importance of visibility for wheelchair athletes through brand partnerships.

Diede de Groot, top-ranked in wheelchair tennis, clinched a record 22nd Grand Slam singles title after a comeback victory against Zhu Zhenzhen in the French Open final on Saturday. De Groot triumphed 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, and broke her compatriot Esther Vergeer's record for the most women's singles titles.

In the men's wheelchair final, Tokito Oda, the second seed from Japan, successfully defended his Roland Garros title, defeating Argentine Gustavo Fernandez with scores of 7-5, 6-3. This marks the 18-year-old Oda's fourth major title.

De Groot, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, now holds 14 consecutive major titles. She praised her opponent Zhu, who aimed to become the second Chinese player to win a Grand Slam singles title. De Groot emphasized the importance of visibility for wheelchair athletes, noting her role as a brand ambassador for Renault.

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