This is not a goodbye

In recent years I have worked very hard to keep my body and mind in optimal shape and this has brought me a lot in tennis and beyond. Unfortunately, I have been struggling with severe osteoarthritis in my hip for almost two years. Surgery is something I have been postponing for a long time, but postponing is no longer an option.

During my rehabilitation I will enjoy everything that ‘normal’ life has to offer. Dancing, laughing, holidays, hobbies, studies and even more dancing. From the bottom of my heart I would like to thank you for all the love I have received. For now, I’m going to find another cherry for my cake.

Flag bearers at closing ceremony

Source: TeamNL On Sunday Cyclist Tristan Bangma and tennis player Diede de Groot carry the Dutch flag into the Stade de France during the closing ceremony of the Paris Paralympic Games. This has been announced by chef de mission Esther Vergeer today. Read More…

Spectacular Paralympic tennis final

Source: NOS

A big surprise in wheelchair tennis: after a intense battle on the court Philippe Chatrier, Diede de Groot and Aniek van Koot have lost the battle for the Paralympic gold in the doubles. With that, they will not prolong their title from Tokyo 2021. Read More….