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Dallas tennis player returns to competition following quadruple amputation
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Deborah Ferguson , NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 24, 2026
· 3 min read
Ron Rosas has tennis in his blood – playing as a kid in El Paso, a star player at Notre Dame, then becoming a pro, raising a family of tennis players, and coaching others. It all changed in 2023 when pneumonia progressed to sepsis shock and the decision was made to amputate all four limbs to save...
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Summary created by Frisco News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Original reporting Deborah Ferguson, NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local Original story Read at the source Source published Jul 24, 2026 Indexed here Jul 24, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
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Key takeaway It all changed in 2023 when pneumonia progressed to sepsis shock and the decision was made to amputate all four limbs to save his life.
Why this matters in Frisco News
Ron Rosas' remarkable return to competitive tennis has significant implications for the Frisco community, where adaptive sports are gaining traction. As a local resident, Rosas' journey can inspire others with disabilities to explore sports opportunities in the area. The city's parks and recreation department has been working to improve accessibility in its facilities, and Rosas' story may encourage more residents to take advantage of these resources. Furthermore, his participation in wheelchair tennis can help raise awareness about the need for inclusive sports programs in Frisco, potentially paving the way for more adaptive sports initiatives in the city. With Rosas aiming to compete in the 2026 U.S. Open Quad Wheelchair Championships, his progress will likely be closely followed by local tennis enthusiasts, and his success could have a lasting impact on the sport's landscape in Frisco.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Ron Rosas has tennis in his blood – playing as a kid in El Paso, a star player at Notre Dame, then becoming a pro, raising a family of tennis players, and coaching others. It all changed in 2023 when pneumonia progressed to sepsis shock and the decision was made to amputate all four limbs to save...
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