“I hope these tournaments will serve to unearth fresh talent in India. Tournaments like these can be a stepping stone for players from the country to eventually qualify for the Grand Slam Wheelchair tennis tournaments. Good Luck to all!”

SANIA MIRZA

Former world #1, 6 Grand Slam titles, Sania Mirza is the most successful female Indian tennis player. Ever. 

“To develop sports at the grassroots level, it is very important that there are regular tournaments like these. These competitions will encourage more people to take on this sport. Hope Indian Wheelchair tennis gets onto the world map soon.”

ROHAN BOPANNA

India's leading doubles tennis star, he is a firm proponent of enabling holistic development of athletes and grassroots development of tennis.

“I am personally inspired by the wheelchair tennis players and I hope that they get all the support they can to motivate them to play harder and make our country proud by representing India in Grand Slams soon.”

KAPIL DEV