From Hume Tennis to the All England Club, Wimbledon – a dream realised.
For every tennis player, there are certain moments that define a career. Walking through the gates of the All England Club for the very first time is undoubtedly one of them.
This year, Hume Tennis’ own Jin Woodman achieved a lifelong dream by making his Wimbledon debut, becoming one of the youngest players in the world to compete in the Quad Wheelchair draw at just 17 years of age. His appearance marked another milestone in what has already been a remarkable 2026 season.
After arriving in the UK with no previous professional grass-court experience, Jin embraced every challenge. He captured the Eastbourne title with career-defining victories over two of the world’s best players (Niels Vink and Sam Schroder) before finishing runner-up at the prestigious British Open in Roehampton. Those performances earned him enormous confidence heading into The Championships.
Walking onto the famous Wimbledon lawns was a proud moment not only for Jin, but for everyone connected with Hume Tennis. The occasion represented years of hard work, commitment and resilience from Jin, together with the unwavering support of his family, coaches and the wider Hume community.
Accompanying Jin throughout the tour was Hume Tennis Director Tim Connelly, who coached him through all three UK events—Eastbourne, the British Open and Wimbledon. For Tim, the trip was about far more than results; it was about watching one of Hume Tennis’ own realise a dream that had been years in the making.
“I’ve been fortunate to coach at international tournaments throughout my career, but sharing Jin’s first Wimbledon experience was really special. Watching him push through the gates of the All England Club and compete with such confidence against the world’s best is something I’ll never forget. To see a player you’ve helped develop from Hume Tennis living out their dream on one of sport’s greatest stages is incredibly rewarding, and I couldn’t be prouder of the way Jin embraced every opportunity.”
– Tim Connelly, Director, Hume Tennis & Community Centre
While Wimbledon was a new experience, Jin looked right at home amongst the world’s elite. Competing against the best players on one of sport’s biggest stages, he demonstrated the maturity, composure and fighting spirit that have become trademarks of his game.
The tournament also delivered another significant career achievement as Jin progressed all the way to the Quad Doubles Final alongside Dutch star Sam Schröder, capping off an outstanding Grand Slam debut.
For Hume Tennis, watching one of our own compete at Wimbledon reinforces what is possible through passion, quality coaching, perseverance and belief. Jin’s journey from our courts in Craigieburn to one of the most iconic sporting venues in the world is an inspiration to every junior player who walks through our doors.
This is only the beginning.
At just 17 years of age and now firmly established amongst the world’s leading Quad players, Jin has shown he belongs on the biggest stage. His performances throughout Eastbourne, Roehampton and Wimbledon have demonstrated that the future of Australian wheelchair tennis is in very good hands.
We have no doubt this won’t be his last appearance at Wimbledon, and we’re incredibly excited to watch the next chapter of his journey unfold.
Every week at Hume Tennis we host a Wheelchair hub, on a Saturday from 12 pm to 1 pm and this very hub is where Jin started his wheelchair tennis journey. If you know someone who would be interested in playing Wheelchair tennis please call one 300 486382.
Congratulations, Jin. Your entire Hume Tennis family couldn’t be prouder. We can’t wait to see where the journey takes you next. 🎾💚