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Tumakuru, India to Host ITF Women's World Tennis Tour in 2026
Tumakuru, India will host its first ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament in May 2026. The event marks Tumakuru's second international event and first ITF women's tournament in over two decades.
Tumakuru will host its first-ever ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament from May 4-10, 2026, at the Tumkur District Tennis Stadium on the Tumkur University campus. The USD 30,000 event is part of the global ITF Women's circuit. It provides a pathway for players to earn professional ranking points and progress toward the WTA Tour. According to a release, the W35 tournament will be the second international event in Tumakuru's history. Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara stated that hosting the international event reflects progress in infrastructure and commitment to promoting global sporting events. The event follows successful international tournaments in Bengaluru and Kalaburagi.
Key Facts
- Tumakuru will host an ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 tournament in May 2026.
- The tournament occurs May 4-10, 2026, at Tumkur District Tennis Stadium.
- The event marks Tumakuru's first ITF Women's tournament in over two decades.
- The USD 30,000 event is part of the global ITF Women's circuit.
- The tournament offers players the opportunity to earn WTA ranking points.
- The tournament includes a 32-player singles main draw and qualifying rounds.
- The event strengthens Karnataka's presence on the global tennis calendar.
- Karnataka Home Minister G Parameshwara said the tournament reflects progress in sports infrastructure.
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- LatestLY — Sports News | Tumakuru to Host ITF Women's World Tennis Tour W35 Tournament in May | LatestLY
- newKerala.com — Tumakuru ITF Women's Tennis W35 Tournament in May 2026