Indian sports wrap, September 15: AITA to introduce National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship
REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Hyderabad will host the inaugural edition of the National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE: Hyderabad will host the inaugural edition of the National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship. | Photo Credit: Getty Images
TENNIS
Hyderabad to host inaugural National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship from October 24 to 30
The All India Tennis Association (AITA) is set to introduce the National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship 2026, with the inaugural edition carrying a prize money of INR 10 lakh.
The Telangana State Tennis Association has initiated the championship, which will be held on outdoor hard courts at the Jubilee Hills International Centre (JHIC), Hyderabad, from October 24 to 30, 2026.
The tournament will feature a 32-team main draw, with qualifying scheduled to begin on October 24.
“The introduction of the National Tennis Mixed Doubles Championship is an important step in Indian tennis, as we are creating a dedicated national platform for mixed doubles for the first time in the country,” said Sunder Iyer, AITA secretary.
“It brings together our men and women players in a national championship environment and provides them with an opportunity to develop partnerships and compete in a format that is important at the international level,” he added.
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Published on Sep 15, 2026
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