In a boost to Indian tennis, Tumkur in Karnataka prepares to welcome the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour W35 from May 4-10 at its District Tennis Stadium on the university campus. Boasting a $30,000 purse, this high-stakes singles showdown with a 32-player main draw follows qualifiers, drawing top-tier athletes from India and international circuits hungry for WTA points.
It’s a historic return: Tumkur’s first women’s ITF event in 20+ years and only its second international tournament overall. The city, long known for its sports heritage, is leveraging upgraded facilities to shine on the world stage.
District leaders are jubilant. Home Minister G. Parameshwara called it ‘a proud moment showcasing our infrastructure strides and commitment to youth opportunities.’ He praised the district team’s readiness under the DC and thanked KSLTA. Echoing this, Minister Priyank M. Kharge noted how such events decentralize sports platforms from big cities.
Flashback to 2003: Tumkur hosted the ATP Challenger with Rohan Bopanna, Prakash Amritraj in action, won by Philipp Kohlschreiber. Now, officials are in full prep mode, expecting the W35 to not just boost Tumkur’s image abroad but also spark local tennis fervor.
This tournament arrives at a pivotal time for women’s tennis in India, blending competition, development, and community pride. With world-class play unfolding, Tumkur is ready to serve up excitement and etch its name in tennis history.