India to Host Four ATP Challenger Tournaments in February 2025

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) has announced four ATP Challenger tournaments to take place in India in February 2025. Starting in Chennai, then moving to Bengaluru, Pune, and finally New Delhi, these events are expected to boost India's tennis calendar with three ATP 100 and one ATP 75 tournaments.

India is set to play host to four ATP Challenger tournaments in February 2025, the All India Tennis Association (AITA) confirmed on Monday. This tennis series kicks off with an ATP 100 event in Chennai before moving on to Bengaluru, Pune, and New Delhi.

The AITA revealed that the ATP has approved both the dates and venues for these highly anticipated Challenger events. Following Chennai's tournament on February 3, Bengaluru will host from February 10, Pune from February 17, and New Delhi from February 24.

While the contests in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune are classified as ATP 100 events, offering 100 ranking points and a $17,500 prize, Delhi's tournament holds ATP 75 status, with 75 ranking points and $11,200 prize money. AITA intends to further expand such events in 2025, building on the three hosted in 2024.

(With inputs from agencies.)