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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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9 minutes

Last on

Wed 28 Dec 2016 02:50GMT

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  • Boxing Day 2016 05:50GMT
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 09:50GMT
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 12:50GMT
  • Tue 27 Dec 2016 23:50GMT
  • Wed 28 Dec 2016 02:50GMT

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