WTA Chennai Open from November 2 to 8
The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association has secured government funding and corporate sponsorships to host the WTA 250 Chennai Open in November. The event will feature upgraded electronic line-calling technology and aims to attract top-50 world players.
Why it matters
This tournament highlights the growth of professional tennis infrastructure in India and the state government's efforts to promote international sports events.
Having received the initial support of ₹10 crore from the Government of Tamil Nadu recently for hosting the WTA 250 Chennai Open international women’s tennis championship to be held here from November 2 to 8, the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) is confident of securing the remaining sponsorship for the tournament.
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TNTA president Vijay Amritraj said at a press conference here on Friday that almost all the corporates that had supported the tournament in the past had come forward again to back the event in its third year.
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