Mumbai, March 10 (IANS) Having hosted major international events like the ATP Tour 250, WTA 125, and PMR Challenger tournaments consistently for five years, the Directorate of Sports and Youth Services, Maharashtra, together with the ATP Organising Committee, has chosen to extend tennis development directly to district levels in partnership with the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).Under this new initiative, 20 international tournaments sanctioned by the International Tennis Fed…
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Pune, Mar 1 (IANS) Sixth seed Federico Cina produced a stunning comeback under pressure to defeat Britain’s Felix Gill 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(1) and lift the MahaOpen ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul, Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium on Sunday.The 18-year-old Italian clinched his maiden ATP Challenger title in dramatic fashion, saving five match points in the final set before dominating the decisive tie-break. The gripping contest lasted two hours and …
Pune, Feb 27 (IANS) Local boy and wildcard entrant Manas Dhamne’s sensational run at the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship came to an end in the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul in Pune on Friday.The 18-year-old squandered two match points, going down to Croatia’s Duje Ajdukovic in a tense battle in the Men’s Singles quarterfinals of the tournament, which is organised by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association w…
Pune, Feb 23 (IANS) Former top-50-ranked player Ilya Ivashka pulled off the upset of the day, knocking out top seed Federico Agustin Gomez in a thrilling three-set battle in the opening round of the Maha Open ATP Challenger 75 Men’s Tennis Championship at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Stadium at the Shiv Chhatrapati Kreeda Sankul in Pune on Monday. The tournament is organised by Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with the Department of Sports and Youth Services, Govt…
Mumbai, Feb 10 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) once again showcased its world-class management and long-term vision for Indian tennis with the successful hosting of the fifth edition of the L&T Mumbai Open 2026. The WTA 125 tournament, conducted to global standards and played in front of packed stands, underlined MSLTA’s sustained commitment to elevating the quality of tennis experience for players and fans in India.The week-long tournament brought together top…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) It was redemption for Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew at the fifth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series on Sunday. The 23-year-old, who finished as the runner-up in the singles draw last year, secured her maiden Mumbai Open title after overcoming 17-year-old Lilli Tagger in the finals at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA).The Thailand player received 125 points along with her grand prize of $15,500, while the runner-up received 81 points with priz…
Mumbai, Feb 8 (IANS) After a week of non-stop tennis action, the stage is set for a thrilling finale at the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series as Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Austria’s teenage prodigy Lilli Tagger lock horns in the women’s singles final at the Centre Court of Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Sunday. The action-packed day will also see Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko take on the formidable duo of Mananchaya Sawangkaew and Spain’s Nicole Fossa Hue…
Mumbai, Feb 7 (IANS) The penultimate day of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series served tense clashes at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA). Last edition’s runner up Mananchaya Sawangkaew and 17-year-old Lilli Tagger registered wins on Saturday, confirming their place in the Singles final. Meanwhile, the duo of Elena Pridankina and Polina Iatcenko also booked their place in the Doubles final. The first semi-final was a repeat of last edition’s quarterfinal between Mananchaya Sawa…
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) 17-year-old Lilli Tagger scripted an incredible comeback victory against 2024 Mumbai Open champion and current second seed Darja Semenistaja in the quarterfinal of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) on Friday.Meanwhile, Mananchaya Sawangkaew, Lanlana Tararudee and Fangran Tian also advanced to the semi finals of the Singles draw. In the Doubles, Nicole Fossa Huergo and Mananchaya Sawangkaew booked their spot in the final….
Mumbai, Feb 6 (IANS) Third seed Leolia Jeanjean believes Indian women players have the quality and potential to challenge top opponents, as she progressed to the quarterfinals of the Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) courts on Friday. The world No. 115 French player, who is enjoying her good start to the 2026 season, praised the depth in Indian women’s tennis after opening her singles campaign against India’s Vaishnavi Adkar.“I think India…