Women’s tennis in India has grown significantly over the years with better infrastructure, exposure to global tournaments, and a rising interest at the grassroots level. From international ITF tournaments to national championships and collegiate events, there are several competitive platforms available for Indian women tennis players.
Here’s a full list of all major competitions and titles in women’s tennis in India:
🏆 1. ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour – India Edition
Organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), these are professional tournaments that offer prize money and WTA ranking points. India hosts multiple ITF Women’s tournaments annually, usually under the $15K, $25K, $60K, or $100K categories.
Popular ITF venues in India:
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Pune
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Navi Mumbai
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Gurugram
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Bengaluru
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Chennai
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Solapur
These events attract both domestic and international players, helping Indian athletes gain experience and points.
🇮🇳 2. National Women’s Tennis Championships (AITA)
Conducted by the All India Tennis Association (AITA), this is one of the most prestigious national-level events for women in the country. The championship often includes:
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National Women’s Singles Title
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Women’s Doubles
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Mixed Doubles
It is considered the highest domestic title in Indian tennis and is a key platform for emerging talent.
🧑🎓 3. Khelo India University Games – Women’s Tennis
The Khelo India University Games, launched by the Government of India, include women’s tennis as a key discipline. College and university players compete at a national level, promoting grassroots participation in the sport.
🏅 4. SGFI (School Games Federation of India) Tennis
This competition is designed for school students (Under-14, U-17, U-19) and includes zonal and national tournaments. It serves as an early entry point for young female tennis players in India.
🧵 5. State and Zonal Championships (AITA-Ranked)
Each state tennis association conducts its own AITA-ranked events under different age categories, which also include:
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Women’s Singles & Doubles
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U-18 & U-16 Girls’ events
These tournaments serve as qualifying and ranking events for players to reach national and ITF circuits.
🌍 6. WTA Tournaments in India (Past Editions)
While India currently does not host an annual WTA event, it has previously organized high-profile tournaments like:
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WTA Chennai Open (2022)
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WTA Sunfeast Open (Kolkata)
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Hyderabad Open (2003–2005)
The revival of such tournaments can massively boost women’s tennis visibility and growth in India.
💪 7. Private League / Invitational Tournaments
In recent years, several private academies and sports organizations have launched invitational leagues or women’s doubles events to increase participation and provide prize money opportunities.
Example:
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Pro Tennis League (PTL) – Delhi
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TTF Women’s Invitational – Bengaluru
Women’s tennis in India is building momentum through structured competition at every level — school, university, national, and international. With better support, consistent tournaments, and increasing media coverage, India could soon produce more global stars following in the footsteps of Sania Mirza, Ankita Raina, and Karman Kaur Thandi.
These competitions form the backbone of the sport’s ecosystem in India and are essential in developing future champions.
