Who is Jayant Mistry and how many Wimbledon titles did the retired British wheelchair tennis player win?

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DURING his long career, Jayant Mistry cemented himself as one of Britain’s leading wheelchair tennis players.

Now retired, the star is part of the commentary team for Channel 4 at the Paralympic Games 2024.

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Who is Jayant Mistry?

Retired British wheelchair tennis player, Jayant Mistry, is a former British number one singles player.

During his career – which he retired from in 2007 – he also ranked number two in the men’s doubles.

Mistry was born on August 29, 1966, and was diagnosed with spina bifida at birth.

He had his right foot amputated at the age of 12 and wears a prosthetic.

Mistry competed at four Paralympic Games from Barcelona 1992 to Athens 2004.

His best result came in Sydney 2000 when he made it to the semi-finals in the doubles.

After retiring from the sport, he has now become a pundit for wheelchair tennis.

Mistry is part of the Channel 4 team of commentators for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

Speaking about being part of this incredible line-up, he posted on Instagram: “In the last few years my birthday has been synonymous with the Paralympics.

“In 2012 it was the day of the opening ceremony in London, in 2016 I was flying out to the Games in Rio – today I’m en route to my 7th Paralympics as a commentator.

“Each one has been special and unique in its own way as well as unforgettable.

“A must say a big thank you to everyone that’s been part of this fabulous journey and so many others that has given me so many unbelievable memories that I could have only dreamed about as a youngster and ‘Bonne chance’ to all of those that are taking part!”