India, Nov. 9 -- India is set to lose its place on the WTA 250 calendar as the Chennai Open makes way for a new tournament in Manila, Philippines, from 2027. The decision marks the end of Chennai's three-edition run on the women's tennis circuit, with a combination of challenging weather conditions and the growing popularity of Filipino star Alexandra Eala influencing the change.

The Chennai Open 2026, held from November 2 to 8 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, will be the tournament's final edition in India for now. Manila will take over the WTA 250 slot in the same part of the calendar, with the Philippine Women's Open scheduled for November 1-7, 2027.

Why Is The WTA 250 Chennai Open Moving To Manila?

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