ITF Women’s Open Bengaluru W100 2026 To Showcase Top International Talent In Bengaluru

Bengaluru is preparing to stage the fourth KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, described as the biggest ITF women's tennis tournament in India. The event will take place at the S.M. Krishna Tennis Stadium from 15-22 February, soon after India's Davis Cup victory over the Netherlands kept tennis interest high across the country.

The competition is placed in the ITF W100 category, which provides high-level WTA ranking points and links the ITF and WTA Tours. Bengaluru's calendar already includes the Bengaluru Open ATP 125 Challenger, held in January, meaning the city now stages the country's largest professional events in both women's and men's tennis.

The KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 features three draws, offering players

several entry routes. There is a 32-player singles main draw, supported by a 32-player qualifying draw, and a 16-team doubles draw. Qualifiers feed into the singles main draw, which is scheduled to start on 17 February, giving players two days on site before main-draw action begins.

The international line-up brings together established names and rising players from several countries, reflecting strong depth. Austria's Julia Grabher, ranked WTA No. 79, leads the field. Australia's Talia Gibson, ranked WTA No. 112, and France's Leolia Jeanjean, ranked WTA No. 117 and last year's runner-up, return seeking important points and form.

Several other players add strength to the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026. Thailand's Lanlana Tararudee, ranked WTA No. 126, and Belgium's Hanne Vandewinkel, ranked WTA No. 135, join Australia's Taylah Preston, ranked WTA No. 151. Great Britain's Harriet Dart, ranked WTA No. 178, also competes alongside Polina Iatcenko, ranked WTA No. 163.

The entry list for the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 also includes Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew, ranked WTA No. 212, who recently won the Mumbai Open. Russia's Erika Andreeva, ranked WTA No. 328 and sister of world No. 7 Mirra Andreeva, takes part, adding another recognised name to the draw and highlighting the competitive standard expected.

Player	Country	WTA Ranking	Notable Detail
Julia Grabher	Austria	79	Highest-ranked entrant
Talia Gibson	Australia	112	Top 120 player
Leolia Jeanjean	France	117	2025 Bengaluru runner-up
Lanlana Tararudee	Thailand	126	Top 130 player
Hanne Vandewinkel	Belgium	135	Part of strong European group
Taylah Preston	Australia	151	Young Australian contender
Polina Iatcenko	-	163	Ranked inside top 200
Harriet Dart	Great Britain	178	Experienced British competitor
Mananchaya Sawangkaew	Thailand	212	Recent Mumbai Open champion
Erika Andreeva	Russia	328	Sister of Mirra Andreeva

Indian players at ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026

Host-nation interest at the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 is boosted by four Indian wildcards in the singles main draw. India's top-ranked female player Sahaja Yamalapalli receives direct entry. Nation's top-ranked junior Maaya Rajeshwaran Revathi also enters, alongside Shrivalli Bhamidipaty and Vaishnavi Adkar, who gain valuable chances at this level.

For Indian players, the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 offers rare opportunities to test themselves against higher-ranked international opponents without leaving home conditions. Performances here can contribute crucial WTA ranking points, improve experience against different playing styles, and help in planning future schedules on both ITF and WTA Tours.

History of ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru

The KPB Trust ITF Women's Open in Bengaluru has developed steadily since starting in 2021, with prize money and status raised across editions. The inaugural event carried a $15,000 purse and was won by India's Pranjala Yadlapalli, who defeated Sowjanya Bavisetti in the final, giving the host nation an early singles champion at the venue.

The tournament stepped up to W40 status in 2023, with prize money of $40,000, and Czech Republic's Brenda Fruhvirtova securing the title against India's Ankita Raina. A further upgrade came in 2024, when it reached W100 level with $100,000 offered, and Latvia's Darja Seme?istaja lifted the trophy, cementing the event's place on the calendar.

Year	Category / Prize Money	Singles Champion	Runner-up
2021	$15,000	Pranjala Yadlapalli	Sowjanya Bavisetti
2023	W40 / $40,000	Brenda Fruhvirtova	Ankita Raina
2024	W100 / $100,000	Darja Seme?istaja	-
2025	W100	Tatjana Maria	Leolia Jeanjean

Last year's W100 Bengaluru singles final featured Germany's Tatjana Maria against France's Leolia Jeanjean and showed the event's competitiveness. Maria won the title after a three-set contest, beating Jeanjean 6-7(0), 6-3, 6-4. The match underlined how closely matched the leading contenders at the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open often are.

Officials' views on ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026

Local authorities view the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 as important for Bengaluru's sporting profile and player development. "Hosting the highest-ranked women's ITF tournament solidifies Bengaluru's stature as an international tennis destination. We remain committed to delivering world-class facilities and creating an environment where players can perform at their very best. Events of this calibre not only elevate the city's sporting profile but also inspire our young athletes and promote the growth of tennis in India," said Mr. Maheshwar Rao, IAS, Chief Commissioner, The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) and Honorary Secretary, Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association.

From the organisers' perspective, the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026 highlights a long-term relationship with the women's circuit. Mr. KP Balaraj, founder of the KPB Family Trust, added "We are very proud that the tournament has grown so successfully to this magnitude. We are excited about our long term partnership with the ITF Women's Tennis event here in Bangalore and look forward to an exciting week of tennis for both the players and the fans. "

The steady rise of the KPB Trust ITF Women's Open W100 Bengaluru 2026, alongside the Bengaluru Open ATP 125 Challenger, confirms the city's status as a regular stop on the international tennis circuit. With strong foreign participation, home wildcards, and expanding history, the 2026 edition is set to offer Indian fans another week of high-level women's tennis.