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What are WTA 250 Tournaments?
Tournament Tier
WTA 250 is a category of professional tennis tournaments on the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) tour, established as part of a schedule reorganization in 2021. Previously, these events were classified as WTA International Tournaments.
Ranking Points
The designation "250" reflects the ranking points awarded to the singles champion. This places them as a foundational tier, below WTA 1000 (1000 points) and WTA 500 (500 points) events, but above the WTA 125 series.
Prize Money & Structure
Upon their introduction in 2021, WTA 250 tournaments typically offered prize money of approximately $250,000. This figure has seen adjustments, with the 2025 season seeing an increase to $275,094. All tournaments feature a 32-player main draw for singles and a 16-team draw for doubles.
WTA Ranking Points
Point Distribution
The WTA 250 tournaments award a significant number of points that contribute to a player's ranking. These points are crucial for tournament entry and seeding.
Event | W | F | SF | QF | R16 | R32 | Q | Q2 | Q1 |
Singles[4] | 250 | 163 | 98 | 54 | 30 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 1 |
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Doubles | 163 | 98 | 54 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Current WTA 250 Events
Tournament Schedule
The WTA 250 calendar features tournaments held across various surfaces and locations throughout the year, providing consistent opportunities for players to compete and earn ranking points.
Tournament | City | Venue | Surface | Date[5] |
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Auckland Open | Auckland | ASB Tennis Centre | Hard | 30 December–5 January |
Hobart International | Hobart | Hobart International Tennis Centre | 6–11 January | |
Singapore Open | Singapore | Kallang Tennis Centre | Hard (i) | 27 January–2 February |
Transylvania Open | Cluj-Napoca | BTarena | 3–9 February | |
ATX Open | Austin | Westwood Country Club | Hard | 24 February–2 March |
Copa Colsanitas | Bogot%C3%A1 | Country Club de Bogot%C3%A1 | Clay | 31 March–6 April |
Open de Rouen | Rouen | Kindarena | Clay (i) | 14–20 April |
Morocco Open | Rabat | Club des Cheminots | Clay | 19–24 May |
Rosmalen Open | 's-Hertogenbosch | Autotron Rosmalen | Grass | 9–15 June |
Nottingham Open | Nottingham | Nottingham Tennis Centre | 16–22 June | |
Eastbourne Open | Eastbourne | Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club | 23–28 June | |
Hamburg Open | Hamburg | Am Rothenbaum | Clay | 14–20 July |
Ia%C8%99i Open | Ia%C8%99i | Baza Sportiva Circ | 14–20 July | |
Prague Open | Prague | TK Sparta Prague | Hard | 21–26 July |
Tennis in the Land | Cleveland | Jacobs Pavilion | 17–23 August | |
SP Open | S%C3%A3o Paulo | Parque Villa-Lobos | 8–14 September | |
Japan Open | Osaka | Utsubo Tennis Center | 13–19 October | |
Guangzhou Open | Guangzhou | Nansha International Tennis Center | 20–26 October | |
Hong Kong Open | Hong Kong | Victoria Park | 27 October–2 November | |
Jiangxi Open | Jiujiang | Jiujiang International Tennis Center | 27 October–2 November | |
Chennai Open | Chennai | SDAT Tennis Stadium | 27 October–2 November |
Former WTA 250 Events
Historical Tournaments
The landscape of the WTA tour evolves, with some tournaments transitioning to different categories or ceasing to exist. Here are some notable events that have previously been part of the WTA 250 (or its predecessor, WTA International) structure.
Tournament | City | Venue | Surface | Status |
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Shenzhen Open (2013–2020) | Shenzhen | Shenzhen Longgang Sports Center | Hard | Defunct |
Melbourne Summer Set 1 (2022) | Melbourne | Melbourne Park | Hard | Defunct |
Melbourne Summer Set 2 (2022) | Melbourne | Melbourne Park | Hard | Defunct |
Adelaide International (2022) | Adelaide | Memorial Drive Tennis Centre | Hard | WTA 500[N 1] |
Mexican Open (2001–2020) | Acapulco | Fairmont Acapulco Princess | Hard | Defunct[N 2] |
WTA Lyon Open (2020–2023) | Lyon | Palais des Sports de Gerland | Hard | Defunct |
Abierto Zapopan (2021–2022) | Guadalajara | Panamerican Tennis Center | Hard | WTA 125 |
Monterrey Open (2009–2023) | Monterrey | Club Sonoma | Hard | WTA 500 |
Charleston Open (2021) | Charleston | Family Circle Tennis Center | Clay | WTA 500[N 3] |
İstanbul Cup (2005–2022) | Istanbul | TTF Istanbul Tennis Center | Clay | Defunct |
Serbia Open (2021) | Belgrade | Novak Tennis Center | Clay | Defunct |
Emilia-Romagna Open (2021–2022) | Parma | Tennis Club Parma | Clay | WTA 125 |
Internationaux de Strasbourg (1987–2023) | Strasbourg | Tennis Club de Strasbourg | Clay | WTA 500 |
Bad Homburg Open (2021–2023) | Bad Homburg | TC Bad Homburg | Grass | WTA 500 |
Swiss Open (1968–2023) | Lausanne | Tennis Club Stade-Lausanne | Clay | Defunct |
WTA Poland Open (1968–2021) | Warsaw | Legia Tennis Centre | Hard | WTA 125 |
Washington Open (2011–2019, 2022) | Washington, D.C. | William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center | Hard | WTA 500 |
Chicago Open (2021) | Chicago | XS Tennis Village | Hard | Defunct |
Luxembourg Open (1996–2021) | Luxembourg City | Kockelscheuer Sport Centre | Hard (i) | Defunct |
Slovenia Open (2005–2023) | Portoro%C5%BE | Tennis Club Portoro%C5%BE | Hard | Defunct |
Korea Open (2001–2019, 2022–2023) | Seoul | Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Center | Hard | WTA 500 |
Astana Open (2021) | Astana | Daulet National Tennis Centre | Hard (i) | Defunct[N 2] |
Linz Open (2009–2023) | Linz | TipsArena Linz | Hard | WTA 500 |
Tenerife Ladies Open (2021) | Tenerife | Abama Tennis Academy | Hard | Defunct |
Courmayeur Ladies Open (2021) | Courmayeur | Courmayeur Sport Center | Hard (i) | Defunct |
Tallinn Open (2022) | Tallinn | FORUS Tennis Center | Hard (i) | Defunct |
Thailand Open (2019–2024) | Hua Hin | True Arena Hua Hin | Hard | Defunct |
Tianjin Open (2014–2019) | Tianjin | Tianjin International Tennis Center | Hard | Defunct |
Ningbo Open (2023) | Ningbo | Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center | Hard | WTA 500 |
M%C3%A9rida Open (2023–2024) | M%C3%A9rida | Yucatan Country Club | Hard | WTA 500 |
Palermo Open (1988–2024) | Palermo | Country Time Club | Clay | WTA 125 |
Birmingham Classic (2021–2024) | Birmingham | Edgbaston Priory Club | Grass | WTA 125 |
Budapest Grand Prix (2021–2024) | Budapest | R%C3%B3mai Teniszakad%C3%A9mia | Clay | Defunct |
Jasmin Open (2022–2024) | Monastir | Tennis Club de Monastir | Hard | Defunct |
Singles Champions
Notable Victories
The WTA 250 tournaments have been won by a diverse array of talented players, including many who have gone on to achieve top rankings and Grand Slam titles. Below is a glimpse into some of the champions across various events.
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Statistics: Most Titles
Dominant Players
Certain players have demonstrated exceptional success in WTA 250 tournaments, accumulating multiple titles throughout their careers. This list highlights some of the most decorated athletes in this category.
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Related Information
Further Exploration
To gain a broader understanding of the professional tennis landscape, consider exploring these related topics:
Notes & References
Clarifications
The following notes provide additional context or explain specific details mentioned in the article.
- ^ The Adelaide International held two tournaments in 2022 following the cancellation of that year's Hobart International. The tournament is typically a WTA 500 event.
- ^ a b While the women's event was abolished, the men's event is still active.
- ^ The Charleston Open held two tournaments in 2021 following general tournament cancellations caused by COVID-19. The tournament is typically a WTA 500 event.
- ^ "WTA unveils comprehensive rebrand". WTA Tour. Women's Tennis Association (WTA). 2 December 2020.
- ^ "WTA will align tournament categories with ATP from 2021 season". Sky Sports. 2 December 2020.
- ^ "WTA confirms 2024 calendar with increase in prize money for players". Women's Tennis Association. 14 January 2024. Archived from the original on 15 January 2024. Retrieved 2024-02-08.
- ^ "Rankings Explained | WTA Official". Women's Tennis Association.
- ^ "Tournament Calendar | WTA Official". WTA Tennis. Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
- ^ "WTA announces start of 2021 Tour season". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
- ^ "Steve Simon announces WTA's decision to suspend tournaments in China". Women's Tennis Association. Retrieved 2021-12-03.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p Competed under no flag due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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References
References
- The Adelaide International held two tournaments in 2022 following the cancellation of that year's Hobart International. The tournament is typically a WTA 500 event.
- The Charleston Open held two tournaments in 2021 following general tournament cancellations caused by COVID-19. The tournament is typically a WTA 500 event.
- Competed under no flag due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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