L&T MUMBAI OPEN WTA 125K Series is set to return for its fifth edition in 2026, reaffirming its status as one of India’s premier women’s tennis tournaments. The event will be hosted at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA), Mumbai, with the qualifying rounds scheduled for 30 January to 1 February, followed by the main draw from 2 to 8 February.
The tournament is expected to feature a strong international field across both the singles and doubles main draws, with several established players from around the world 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 previous edition are Thailand’s Mananchaya Sawangkaew, the 2025 runner-up, and France’s Leolia Jeanjean.
Staying true to its long-standing commitment to the development of Indian tennis, the L&T Mumbai Open continues to provide high-quality international exposure to domestic players. Given the high entry cut-off, Indian players will gain access to the main draw through wild cards.
The previous edition saw 16-year-old Maaya Rajeswaran make headlines with an impressive breakthrough performance, defeating higher-ranked international opponents on her way to the semi-finals. The tournament also played a key role in India’s preparations for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia-Oceania Group I, with players including Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare benefiting from valuable match practice against top-tier global competition.
MSLTA secretary Sunder Iyer 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.”
