50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis celebrated at Miami Open

Published: March 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM

Miami Open celebrates 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The Miami Open has become a big part of the tennis world.

This year marks a special anniversary at the annual South Florida event.

It’s the 50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis officially becoming a sport.

You can see Local 10’s Will Manso’s full report from the Miami Open at the top of this page.

Will Manso

Will Manso came back home to South Florida when he joined Local 10 in March of 1999. During his time here, Will has kept busy by working in sports, news and he’s even dabbled in entertainment. He is now Local 10’s sports director and also enjoys the chance to serve as a host for special shows on Local 10.

50th anniversary of wheelchair tennis celebrated at Miami Open

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