WISPA Goes Gold In Chennai
In an exciting Asian development for the WISPA World Tour, the Women’s Chennai Open has been upgraded in its second year to WISPA Gold level.
The $53,500 championship will be played at the Indian Squash Academy, under the auspices of the Squash Rackets Federation of India (SRFI), from 2-7 March.
With the Indian capital of Delhi hosting the Asian Squash Championships in April, followed by the Commonwealth Games in October as well as several other squash Tour events, the country will become a regular stop for a number of players this year.
Welcoming the event, WISPA Chief Executive Andrew Shelley said: “It is great for our Tour that we are able to take the lead in this SRFI initiative. And with the Gold level CIMB KL Open in Malaysia later in March this Asian event cluster will be the centrepiece of a month to relish on our growing Tour.
“The Chennai Open is sure to receive a top drawer entry, and indeed world number one Nicol David, from Malaysia, is already a confirmed entry,” added Shelley.
The WISPA event leads a festival that also features a $25,000 PSA event and will be immediately followed by the Chennai Open Doubles from 8-11 March, boasting a $15,000 prize fund.
TIMag.com news search
Latest TIMag.com news
- USPTA Partners with Three University PTM Programs
- USTA New England Partners with the Professional Tennis Registry
- 'Mubadala Citi DC Open' Becomes Only Combined ATP-WTA 500-Level Tourney
- US Open Marketing Campaign to Feature Social Media Star Cookiee Kawaii
- USA Pickleball Names Mike Nealy as Its New CEO
- NCAA D1 Singles, Doubles Champs Crowned at National Campus
- Pro Padel League Signs Deal with CBS Sports; to Air June 22 PPL Match
- Ellesse Named Official On-Court Apparel Partner of the APP
- 'Florida Tennis' Founder Jim Martz Sells Publication, Will Remain as Editor
- Tennis Channel Platforms to Show Nearly 1,750 Live Hours at French Open