Chennai Open gets a big boost from TN Govt.
The Tamil Nadu government has pledged ₹10 crore to support the upcoming WTA 250 Chennai Open tennis tournament. This funding ensures the event will proceed in November at the SDAT Tennis Stadium.
Why it matters
State-level financial backing is crucial for maintaining international sporting events and promoting professional tennis infrastructure in India.
The Chennai Open is set to be held for a second successive year after the Tamil Nadu Government on Tuesday announced a financial support of ₹10 crore for the WTA 250 tournament.
The announcement removes the uncertainty surrounding the event’s return. In June, Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) president Vijay Amritraj had held discussions with Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna and officials of the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT).
Amritraj had estimated the overall cost of staging the event at approximately ₹20 crore and proposed a 50-50 partnership.
Under that model, the State would provide ₹10 crore, with the other half raised through sponsorships, commercial partnerships and tournament revenue.
Tuesday’s commitment meets the Government component sought by the TNTA and gives the organisers the financial base to proceed with the third edition of the tournament.
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