| NEC Tour - Introduction |
 | | 2009 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour |
The NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour originated in 1992 with 11 international tournaments.
By 2000, the number of tournaments had reached 130 events in 37 countries and the 2009 NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour tops 150 tournaments for the very first time, with 151 tournaments in 37 countries set to take place during this season.
Once again in 2009, the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour boasts more than $1 million in prize money, while the Tour enters a new era this year, with the wheelchair events at the four Grand Slams now yielding the most world ranking points available to players.
The sport has clearly elevated itself to another level. Tournaments offer various divisions allowing all players a chance to compete at an appropriate standard of play. The No. 1 ranked male and female players at the end of the year are honoured as the Wheelchair Tennis World Champions during the ITF World Champions Dinner held at Roland Garros.
The primary goals of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour are to:
- Provide opportunities for thousands of people with physical disabilities to compete in events organised at the highest level of organisation and professionalism.
- Offer high intensity competition and excitement for men, women, junior and quad players from the recreational to the professional level.
- Increase awareness for persons with disabilities throughout the world
- Give wheelchair athletes rightful recognition as top sport athletes
- Create opportunities for athletes to enjoy and compete in a sport for a lifetime with able-bodied and disabled people.
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