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The WTA Chennai Open is making a comeback this October after a three-year break. Vijay Amritraj credited the Tamil Nadu government and SDAT for reviving the tournament. The event will feature top players competing for 250 ranking points on outdoor hard courts. Tennis fans can catch all the action live on a major sports channel.

Key Points: WTA Chennai Open Returns After 3 Years With Vijay Amritraj Backing

  • WTA 250 event returns after 3-year hiatus
  • Features 32 singles and 16 doubles teams
  • Hosted at SDAT Nungambakkam Stadium
  • Winners earn 250 ranking points
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Chennai Open returns to WTA calendar after three years

Chennai Open tennis tournament revives as WTA 250 event in October with Vijay Amritraj and Tamil Nadu government support.

"Finally, our efforts to get a major international tennis event to Chennai have borne fruit. – Vijay Amritraj"

New Delhi, June 16

The Chennai Open tennis tournament is set to return this October after a three-year hiatus, the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Monday, as per Olympics.com.

The tournament's schedule was announced during an event in St Petersburg, USA.

Action in the main draw of Chennai Open 2025 is set to get underway from the week of October 27 on outdoor hard courts. The tournament will conclude on November 2.

"Finally, our efforts to get a major international tennis event to Chennai have borne fruit. Thanks to the strong support of the Government of Tamil Nadu and the SDAT (Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu)," Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) president and Indian tennis great Vijay Amritraj said, as quoted by Olympics.com.

"The event will be broadcast on a major sports channel. I look forward to enthusiastic participation of the sporting public of Chennai in making the event a grand success," he added.

There will be 32 players participating in the singles draw and 16 pairs will make up the doubles section.

The SDAT Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai will be the venue for all matches with the eventual winners set to receive 250 ranking points that are awarded for winning the tournament.

The WTA 250 event was last held in 2022 when Czechia's Linda Fruhvirtova claimed the singles title, while Canada's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazil's Luisa Stefani took home the doubles crown.

The upcoming Chennai Open will mark only the second edition of the professional women's tennis tournament.

Ankita Raina, one of India's top women's tennis players, received a wildcard entry in 2022 when the Chennai Open was last held.

- ANI

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Priya K.
So happy to see Chennai Open back! 🎾 This will give a huge boost to women's tennis in India. Hope we get to see more Indian players like Ankita Raina participate this time. Kudos to TN government and Vijay Amritraj for making this happen!
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Rahul S.
About time! Chennai has always been India's tennis capital. The Nungambakkam stadium is perfect for this event. Hope they improve the facilities though - last time the seating arrangements weren't great for spectators.
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Ananya M.
As a tennis coach in Bangalore, I'm thrilled! This will inspire so many young girls to take up the sport seriously. Maybe next time they can consider holding qualifiers in other cities too to make it more inclusive for players across India.
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Sanjay V.
Good news, but why only 250 points? With India's growing sports infrastructure, we should aim for at least a 500-level tournament. The government should invest more in sports if we want to produce world-class players.
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Meera P.
Vijay Amritraj has done it again! 👏 The man is a legend for Indian tennis. October is perfect timing - not too hot in Chennai. Hope they keep ticket prices reasonable so more people can experience world-class tennis live.
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Karthik N.
Great initiative, but I hope they market it better this time. Last edition many people didn't even know it was happening. Social media campaigns, school outreach programs - these could really help build excitement.

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