ITF statement: Joachim Gerard taken ill at Tokyo 2020 Paralympics

On Wednesday 1 September, the ITF was informed that Belgian wheelchair tennis player Joachim Gerard was taken ill at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Village.

Thanks to the swift response of medical staff and support teams, we are relieved to learn that his condition has improved and thankful to the medics attending to his ongoing care.

The ITF has been in regular contact with the Belgian Paralympic Committee and remains on hand to offer any assistance we can provide.

Such moments put both sport and life in perspective, and we are sure the tennis community worldwide joins us in wishing Jo a full and speedy recovery.

Our thoughts and best wishes are with Jo, his family and friends, and all at the Royal Belgian Tennis Federation and Paralympic Team Belgium.