The first official ranked tennis tournament for people with physical disability, Tabebuia Open 2021 will start on Saturday. 

The tournament is organized by Indian Wheelchair Tennis Tour (IWTT) under the aegis of the All India Tennis Association (AITA) in association with the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (TSTA).  An official statement from IWTT reads, ""IWTT is excited to extend a warm invitation to all citizens of Bengaluru and beyond to come to witness the grit and determination of men and women with disabilities as they compete for top slots in singles and doubles events for men and women." He further added, "We request the visitors to strictly follow all the COVID guidelines in everyone's interest. Entry for spectators is free for all. The tournament will take place from the 27th Feb to 2nd March from 12noon to 4:00pm." 

38 players from across the country competing will participate for the top position in singles and doubles events for men and women. The showpiece event will run for four days. Tabebuia Open is a wheelchair tennis tournament that brings together some of the best wheelchair tennis players in India. The tournament will be hosted while complying with the AITA and International Tennis Federation's (ITF) rules and regulations.

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