Atp challengers

The All India Tennis Association: The All India Tennis Association (AITA) unveiled an exciting slate of international tennis tournaments set to take place in India in the first quarter of 2025. The schedule includes 13 major events, comprising four ATP Challengers and a prestigious WTA 125 event, with a total prize pool of nearly Rs 10 crore and 1100 ranking points up for grabs.

Among the women’s tournaments, the action will begin in January 2025 with three ITF events. The first tournament, offering a prize of USD 40,000 will take place in New Delhi from January 13, followed by a USD 100,000 event in Bengaluru from January 20, and a USD 70,000 event in Pune. These tournaments will offer vital WTA points, giving Indian players a chance to advance their rankings in front of home fans.

The much-anticipated second edition of the L&T Mumbai Open will be held from February 3. The tournament is a significant event on the women’s tour, and with the combined prize money of USD 350,000 across all four women’s tournaments, over 350 WTA points will be available, providing a key opportunity for growth for India’s women players.