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L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Returns in 2026 for Fifth Edition

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series will hold its fifth edition in early 2026 at the MSLTA complex in Mumbai. The tournament will feature a strong international field including players like Lulu Sun and Darja Semenistaja. It serves as a crucial platform for Indian players to gain high-level competitive experience. The event's organizer highlighted its growth into a marquee event on the national tennis calendar.

Key Points: 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125: Dates, Players, Preview

  • Fifth edition in 2026
  • Features strong international field
  • Platform for Indian players
  • Qualifying starts Jan 30
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2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series event returns for its fifth edition

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K tennis tournament returns in 2026. See the player field, schedule, and its role in developing Indian talent.

"The L&T Mumbai Open has steadily grown into a marquee event on the Indian tennis calendar. - Sunder Iyer"

Mumbai, January 19

The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is set to return for its fifth edition in 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India's premier women's tennis tournaments. The tournament will be played at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association, Mumbai, with the Qualifying Rounds scheduled for January 30, 31 and February 1, followed by the Main Draw from February 2 to 8.

According to a release, the L&T Mumbai Open will feature a strong international field in the Singles and Doubles main draw, with several established players from across the globe set to compete.

The 2026 Singles entry list includes New Zealand's Lulu Sun, Latvia's Darja Semenistaja, Australia's Kimberly Birrell, Belgium's Hanne Vandewinkel and Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland. Returning from the last edition, the tournament will also feature Runner-Up Mananchaya Sawangkaew from Thailand and France's Leolia Jeajean.

Continuing its long-standing commitment to the growth of Indian tennis, the L&T Mumbai Open is hosted to provide high-level international exposure to Indian players. With a high cutoff, Indian players will enter the Main draw list through Wild Cards.

In the last edition, 16-year-old Maaya Rajeswaran grabbed headlines with a breakthrough run at the tournament, defeating higher-ranked international players on her way to the semi-finals. The tournament also proved crucial in India's preparations for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania Group I, with players such as Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipati, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare gaining valuable match experience against some of the best players in the world.

Their performances later helped India qualify for the next stage of the competition, underlining the L&T Mumbai Open's importance as a stepping stone in the national team's preparations.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Sunder Iyer, Secretary of MSLTA, the organisers of the event, said, "The L&T Mumbai Open has steadily grown into a marquee event on the Indian tennis calendar. As we return for the fifth edition, we are pleased to host a highly competitive WTA 125K Series event while continuing to provide Indian players with a platform to compete against top international talent. We look forward to welcoming players and fans for an exciting week of world-class tennis in Mumbai."

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good to see the tournament is back. The field looks decent, but I wish there were a couple more top-100 players. Still, the exposure for our girls is priceless. Hope Ankita Raina gets a wild card and uses this to build momentum.
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Arjun K
L&T deserves a big shoutout for their consistent support. In a country obsessed with cricket, sustaining a women's tennis event for five editions is no small feat. Let's pack the MSLTA stands and show our support!
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Sarah B
As someone who follows the global tour, it's great to see a WTA 125K event thriving in Mumbai. It's a crucial bridge for players. Hoping to see a strong local challenge against players like Semenistaja and Birrell.
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Vikram M
The article rightly highlights the link to Billie Jean King Cup success. These home tournaments are the real breeding ground. My only respectful criticism: I wish the scheduling was better advertised to the general public. We need more buzz!
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Kavya N
So excited! Planning a trip from Pune with my tennis academy friends. Last year's atmosphere was electric, especially during Maaya's matches. Fingers crossed for another Indian semi-finalist or even a finalist this time! 🤞

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