Fifth edition of WTA 125 Mumbai Open to begin on January 30
Notable international players at L&T Mumbai Open 2026 include Lulu Sun (New Zealand), Darja Semenistaja (Latvia).
The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is set to return for its fifth edition in 2026, reaffirming its position as one of India’s premier women’s tennis tournaments.
The tournament will be played at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Mumbai, with the Qualifying Rounds scheduled for January 30, 31, and February 1, followed by the Main Draw from February 2 to 8.
The L&T Mumbai Open will feature a strong international field in the Singles and Doubles main draw, with several established players from across the globe set to compete.
The 2026 Singles entry list includes New Zealand’s Lulu Sun, Latvia’s Darja Semenistaja, Australia’s Kimberly Birrell, Belgium’s Hanne Vandewinkel, and Chinese Taipei’s Joanna Garland.
Returning from the last edition, the tournament will also feature Runner-Up Mananchaya Sawangkaew from Thailand and France’s Leolia Jeajean.
Continuing its long-standing commitment to the growth of Indian tennis, the L&T Mumbai Open is hosted to provide high-level international exposure to Indian players. With a high cutoff, Indian players will enter the Main draw list through Wild Cards.
In the last edition, 16-year-old Maaya Rajeswaran grabbed headlines with a breakthrough run at the tournament, defeating higher-ranked international players on her way to the semi-finals.
The tournament also proved crucial in India’s preparations for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania Group I, with players such as Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina, and Prarthana Thombare gaining valuable match experience against some of the best players in the world.
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Their performances later helped India qualify for the next stage of the competition, underlining the L&T Mumbai Open’s importance as a stepping stone in the national team’s preparations.
Speaking ahead of the tournament, Sunder Iyer, Hon Secretary of MSLTA, the organizers of the event, said, “The L&T Mumbai Open has steadily grown into a marquee event on the Indian tennis calendar.
As we return for the fifth edition, we are pleased to host a highly competitive WTA 125K Series event while continuing to provide Indian players with a platform to compete against top international talent. We look forward to welcoming players and fans for an exciting week of world-class tennis in Mumbai.”
When will the L&T Mumbai Open 2026 take place?
The Qualifying Rounds will be held from January 30 to February 1, 2026, followed by the Main Draw from February 2 to February 8, 2026.
Where is the tournament being played?
The tournament will be hosted at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts in Mumbai.
What category is the L&T Mumbai Open?
The L&T Mumbai Open is a WTA 125K Series event, one of the highest-tier women’s professional tournaments hosted in India.
Which international players are featured in the 2026 entry list?
Notable players include Lulu Sun (New Zealand), Darja Semenistaja (Latvia), Kimberly Birrell (Australia), Hanne Vandewinkel (Belgium), and Joanna Garland (Chinese Taipei).
Will Indian players be part of the main draw?
Yes, Indian players will enter the main draw through Wild Cards.
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