NEC Wheelchair Singles Masters to commemorate its 30th anniversary

Tokyo, Japan, October 23, 2024 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) is sponsoring the NEC Wheelchair Singles Masters^*1 scheduled from November 11 (Monday) to November 17 (Sunday) in the city of Arnhem in the Netherlands.

This tournament is the year-end singles championship on the UNIQLO Wheelchair Tennis Tour (comprised of more than 160 tournaments) hosted by the International Tennis Federation (ITF^*2), bringing together the world's top-ranked players to engage in elite competition. This year's NEC Wheelchair Singles Masters entries are headed by a wealth of medalists from the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

NEC has sponsored this tournament since it was first held in 1994. With this year marking the 30th anniversary of the Singles Masters, NEC will donate tennis wheelchairs in commemoration of this milestone.

Through the support of parasports, including this sponsorship and its partnership with wheelchair tennis legend and three-time Singles Masters champion Shingo Kunieda, NEC is pursuing its Purpose^*3 and contributing to the creation of inclusive and diversified environments where everyone has a chance to reach their full potential.

David Haggerty, ITF President, said: "We extend our deepest gratitude to NEC for their remarkable support over the past 30 years. Their unwavering dedication has been instrumental in the growth of wheelchair tennis, allowing our top athletes, including Paralympic champions, to showcase their talent and world class skills on this prestigious stage. The upcoming NEC wheelchair Singles Masters not only exemplifies the spirit of competition but also stands as a source of inspiration for future generations. Wheelchair tennis has thrived as one of the most exciting parasports, and we are profoundly thankful to NEC for their steadfast commitment to its development. Together, we look forward to a bright future for this incredible sport, continuing to strengthen this enduring and successful partnership."

"I would like to offer my sincere congratulations to everyone involved as we mark the 30th anniversary of the NEC Wheelchair Singles Masters," said Takayuki Morita, President and CEO of NEC Corporation. "This year, we are once again delighted to be supporting one of the world's most prestigious competitions. Over the past 30 years, wheelchair tennis has evolved and grown so much in popularity that I take great pride in the fact that NEC has been involved in the development of this sport since its inception."

Overview of the 2024 NEC Wheelchair Singles Masters