WTA Chennai Open from October 27
The WTA on Monday officially announced that the WTA 250 Chennai Open will be played from October 27 at the SDAT Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium.
It will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw. Chennai had previously hosted a WTA 250 event in 2022. Linda Fruhvirtova won the singles title while Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani clinched the doubles crown.
Vijay Amritraj, President TNTA, said: 'Finally, our efforts to get a major international sporting or tennis event to Chennai have borne fruit. Thanks to the strong support of the Government of Tamil Nadu and the SDAT. I am excited that the WTA250 event – the highest level of International Women's event to be held in India is to take place at the SDAT Tennis Stadium after a gap of three years. I and confident that the warmth of Chennai hospitality and the excitement of the fans will make the city a welcoming and memorable destination for international players to visit and display their tennis talent'.
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