The organizing committee of the Abu Dhabi Open Women's Tennis Tournament (500-point category) has announced the hosting of an official women's wheelchair tennis event for the first time in the tournament's history. In a statement yesterday, the organizing committee said the event will attract a elite group of players according to the International Tennis Federation wheelchair tennis rankings, led by world number one Japanese player Yui Kamiji, along with world number two Dutch player Aniek van Koot, world number seven South African player Kgothatso Montjane, and world number ten Colombian player Angelica Bernal. Thus, Abu Dhabi will witness the participation of many of the game's top stars. In turn, Japanese star Yui Kamiji said: 'I am very excited about the opportunity to play in Abu Dhabi. This is the first time that women's wheelchair tennis competitions are held as part of the tournament, and it is a big step for us and for the game. It is an honor for me to be a part of it, and we look forward to seeing you all and will prepare to deliver the best possible performance.'
