The Sydney 2000 Paralympic gold medallist was confirmed as the fourth wheelchair tennis player to be inducted in the Hall of Fame in New York City, joining The Netherlands' Chantal Vandierendock and Americans Brad Parks and Randy Snow.

"I feel so honoured and thankful that I am going to be inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame," Hall stated.

"I'm sure the ceremony will be a very emotional moment for me.

"Tennis has taken me further than I ever imagined and I can't wait to get to Newport to share this wonderful honour with my family and friends."

Hall's gold medal in front of a home crowd at Sydney 2000 was one of six medals that the Australian won at the Paralmypics having claimed men's singles silver and bronze medals at the Athens 2004 and Atlanta 1996, while he also secured one silver and two bronze medals in the doubles across the three Games.

Australia's David Hall earned six Paralmypic medals during his career, including winning gold in the men's singles at Sydney 2000 ©Getty Images



His glittering career also saw him secure six-time Wheelchair Tennis world champion titles, two NEC Wheelchair Tennis Masters titles.

He also led his country to four World Team Cups.

Following his retirement in 2006, Hall has attempted to promote wheelchair tennis and was appointed one of six ITF Wheelchair Tennis Ambassadors in 2010.

The Australian will be joined in the Hall of Fame by Amelie Mauresmo, winner of the French Open and Wimbledon women's singles titles in 2006 and who is now the coach of two-time men's Grand Slam winner Andy Murray.

Additionally Nancy Jeffett, a long-time tennis industry leader will be inducted, in recognition of her lifetime commitment to growing the sport, particularly in areas of women's professional tennis and developing junior tennis.

The Hall of Fame induction ceremony is due to be held on July 18 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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