Archie Graham and Anna McBride Win Fourth Consecutive Titles at AO26
The Australian Open Intellectual Disability Championships were introduced in 2023 as part of the tournament’s growing commitment to inclusion and all-abilities tennis. Created in partnership with Virtus and Tennis Australia, the event is the only Grand Slam to integrate inclusive tennis and provide elite players with intellectual impairments the opportunity to compete on a prestigious stage.
This year’s edition was another historic year in Melbourne for two prominent players, Anna McBride (GBR) and Archie Graham (AUS), who both won their fourth consecutive titles at the 2026 Australian Open Intellectual Impairment Championships. The two champions have now dominated the event since it began, continuing their incredible winning streak and once again proving why they are leaders in international intellectual impairment tennis.
Archie Graham in action at AO26 (left) and posing with trophies with Doubles partner Oliver Beadle. Photo Credit: MT_SIA
Australia’s Archie Graham successfully defended his title with a strong performance in the men’s final by defeating Fabrice Higgins.
After taking control of the first set by 6-1, Graham faced a stronger challenge in the second as Higgins raised his level. Staying calm under pressure, the Australian closed out the match in straight sets with 7-5 to secure his fourth straight AO crown.
Graham also added the men’s doubles title to his list of successes. Teaming up with Oliver Beadle (GBR), the pair defeated Great Britain’s Higgins and Dominic Iannotii 6–3, 6–2 in a strong and controlled performance.
Kelly Wren and Anna McBride posing with their doubles trophy (left) and Anna McBride in action (left). Photo Credit: MT_SIA
In the women’s final, Great Britain’s Anna McBride defeated France’s Eva Blanc by 6–2, 7–6.
McBride played with confidence in the first set, using consistent and accurate shots to take control. Blanc responded well in the second set, creating a tight contest and pushing it to a tiebreak. But McBride’s experience helped her secure the win and her fourth Australian Open title in a row.
McBride also celebrated success in the women’s doubles. Partnering with Australia’s Kelly Wren, the duo defeated Blanc and Belgium’s Hanne Lavreysen 7–5, 6–2 to lift the doubles trophy.
With another year of history made in Melbourne, McBride and Graham continue to inspire athletes across the Virtus community and set the standard for excellence in intellectual impairment tennis.
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