The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series returns in 2026 for its fifth staging, reinforcing its status as one of India's leading women's tennis events. Matches take place at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis
Association courts in Mumbai. Qualifying rounds are scheduled for January 30 and 31, and February 1, with the main draw set from February 2 to 8.
The 2026 edition of the L&T Mumbai Open offers a WTA 125K Series draw in both singles and doubles, with international players confirmed across the field. The main draw cut-off remains high, so Indian players are expected to feature mainly through wild cards. Organisers again highlight the tournament's role in offering strong global competition to home players.
The singles entry list for the L&T Mumbai Open includes several recognised names from different regions. New Zealand's Lulu Sun, Latvia's Darja Semenistaja, Australia's Kimberly Birrell, Belgium's Hanne Vandewinkel and Chinese Taipei's Joanna Garland are among the confirmed participants. The field also includes 2025 runner-up Mananchaya Sawangkaew from Thailand and France's Leolia Jeanjean, who both return after strong campaigns.
The L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is also viewed as a crucial preparation platform for Indian players targeting international team events. In the previous edition, the tournament formed part of India's build-up for the Billie Jean King Cup Asia Oceania Group I ties. Players such as Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare gained match practice against higher-ranked opposition.
The Mumbai Open Tennis Championships now reaches its fifth year on the calendar, with a record that features several notable winners. Aryna Sabalenka, who later won the 2024 Australian Open singles title, captured the Mumbai Open crown in 2017 while still a teenager. Thailand's Luksika Kumkhum lifted the trophy in 2018, followed by Darja Semenistaja in 2024 and Switzerland's Jil Teichmann in 2025.
| Year | L&T Mumbai Open singles champion |
|---|---|
| 2017 | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2018 | Luksika Kumkhum |
| 2024 | Darja Semenistaja |
| 2025 | Jil Teichmann |
The last edition of the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series produced a standout performance from 16-year-old Maaya Rajeswaran. Maaya defeated several higher-ranked international players during a surprise run to the semi-finals. That sequence of results drew attention to Maaya's potential and underlined the opportunity the event offers to emerging Indian players.
The impact of those performances went beyond individual results. The match experience for Sahaja Yamalapalli, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, Ankita Raina and Prarthana Thombare contributed to India advancing to the next stage of the Billie Jean King Cup competition. The Mumbai event therefore remains a stepping stone in the national team's annual preparation cycle.
Reflecting on the build-up to the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open, Sunder Iyer, Hon. Secretary of MSLTA, the organising body, said, "The L&T Mumbai Open has steadily grown into a marquee event on the Indian tennis calendar. As we return for the fifth edition, we are pleased to host a highly competitive WTA 125K Series event while continuing to provide Indian players with a platform to compete against top international talent. We look forward to welcoming players and fans for an exciting week of world-class tennis in Mumbai. "
With a strong international entry list, a history of notable champions and direct links to India's Billie Jean King Cup preparations, the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series is set to maintain its influence within women's tennis. The combination of experienced names and emerging players again places Mumbai among important stops on the WTA 125 circuit.
