Bengaluru gears up for an unprecedented tennis extravaganza as KSLTA announces twin ATP Challenger 50 tournaments at S.M. Krishna Stadium from May 11-17 followed by May 18-24. This seamless swing hands players golden opportunities to stack ATP points consecutively on familiar courts.
Essential for talent development, these Challengers link grassroots ITF with pro ATP circuits. The reveal rides high on January’s Bengaluru Open success and this month’s pulsating Davis Cup victory against the Netherlands, fueling national optimism.
Part of KSLTA’s visionary roadmap, the events draw praise from Greater Bengaluru Authority’s Maheswar Rao: ‘A testament to our high-performance ambition, strengthening the full tennis chain—from athletes to spectators. Grateful to SAI, state leaders, and organizers.’
Anil Dhupar of AITA expressed deep appreciation for expanding India’s Challenger slate. ‘Aligns perfectly with 2026 goals of a robust ecosystem. Home high-level bouts turbocharge progress and morale. Davis Cup glory shows what’s possible—these tournaments sustain it.’ AITA pledges top support.
Solidifying its stature, Bengaluru emerges as India’s tennis nexus and Asia’s steadfast host, promising thrilling matches, rising stars, and a brighter future for the game.