Esther Vergeer
The inspiring Dutch wheelchair tennis player who went undefeated for more than a decade.
At the 2012 Paralympic Games, the Dutch wheelchair tennis player, Esther Vergeer, took two gold medals and completed one of the longest winning streaks in sport. By remaining undefeated for more than a decade, Vergeer became a hero in the Netherlands and earned the admiration of all tennis players. She talks to Ashley Byrne. The programme is a Made-In-Manchester Production.
PHOTO: Esther Vergeer at the 2012 London Paralympics (Getty Images)
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- Boxing Day 201605:50GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
- Tue 27 Dec 201609:50GMTBBC World Service except Americas and the Caribbean & News Internet
- Tue 27 Dec 201612:50GMTBBC World Service Americas and the Caribbean
- Tue 27 Dec 201623:50GMTBBC World Service except Americas and the Caribbean & News Internet
- Wed 28 Dec 201602:50GMTBBC World Service Australasia
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