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The inclusion of deaf athletes at the Australian Open sets a precedent for other Grand Slams like Wimbledon or the US Open. For Albrecht-Schröder, the journey continues with her sights set on the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics , where she remains a top contender for more gold.

She relies on a 180-degree visual field to anticipate her opponent's movements. The inclusion of deaf athletes at the Australian

She was one of only eight elite women invited to the first-ever DHoH draw. She was one of only eight elite women

Details on the compared to standard ATP/WTA rules. Representing Germany as the top-seeded player, she secured

For the 2023 season, Munich’s own made history by competing in the inaugural Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHoH) competition at the Australian Open . Representing Germany as the top-seeded player, she secured a third-place finish in the women’s singles, marking a major milestone for inclusive professional sports. A Dream Realized in Melbourne