WTA Chennai Open from October 27
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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