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Dallas tennis player returns to competition following quadruple amputation
Summary by The Dallas Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Deborah Ferguson , as published by NBC5 DFW
· July 24, 2026
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A Dallas tennis player has made a remarkable return to competition after undergoing a quadruple amputation. Ron Rosas, a former pro player and coach, had his limbs amputated in 2023 due to…
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Key takeaway Ron Rosas, a former pro player and coach, had his limbs amputated in 2023 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis shock.
A Dallas tennis player has made a remarkable return to competition after undergoing a quadruple amputation. Ron Rosas, a former pro player and coach, had his limbs amputated in 2023 due to complications from pneumonia and sepsis shock. Rosas' journey back to tennis involved the use of prosthetics, including a special attachment for his arm.
This allowed him to hold a racket again and return to the court. Further details on Rosas' story and his road to recovery are available from NBC5 DFW.
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Category: Local ·
Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC5 DFW ·
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