Rob Shaw, a wheelchair tennis player from North Bay, Ontario, is set to retire after his participation in the upcoming Australian Open, as revealed by Tennis Canada on Tuesday. Shaw, 36, predominantly competed in the quad division, specifically designed for athletes with permanent physical disabilities affecting their upper extremities and at least three other limbs.
Throughout his career, Shaw has amassed an impressive tally of 54 ITF titles, comprising 25 in singles and 29 in doubles, making him the Canadian with the highest combined title count. Notably, he clinched 10 titles at the Birmingham Nationals. His peak rankings were No. 6 in singles and No. 3 in doubles, achieved in 2023.
In a significant milestone, Shaw entered the top eight in 2022, securing his debut Grand Slam appearance at the U.S. Open where he finished as the doubles runner-up alongside his American partner, David Wagner. Subsequently, he claimed two more second-place finishes in doubles at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon in 2023, partnering with Heath Davidson from Australia.
On the international stage, Shaw achieved gold in 2019 and silver in 2023 at the Para Pan American Games. He also represented Canada at the 2021 and 2024 Paralympic Games, reaching the singles quarterfinals in the latter. Shaw is scheduled to commence his 11th and final Grand Slam campaign on January 27 before transitioning to a part-time role as a Wheelchair Tennis high performance consultant with Tennis Canada.