Blind tennis champion Naqi Rizvi lobbies for sport’s awareness and Paralympic inclusion

LONDON (AP) — Naqi Rizvi loves the “absolute freedom” he feels on the tennis court.

Winning titles is fun, too.

The 34-year-old blind tennis champion is on a mission to not only raise awareness but also elevate the sport into the Paralympics.

“That would be the dream, and I’d love to be the first Paralympic champion if I can,” Rizvi said.

The London resident, fully blind from the age of 7 because of congenital glaucoma, only took up the sport a decade ago and is now the No.