World Tennis Tour to be staged in Hamilton
- Dave Worsley
- 2 days ago
- 2 min read
A new ITF World Tennis Tour event is to be held in Hamilton in December this year to give New Zealand's rising players an opportunity at pro tennis.
Players from around the world and Kiwis too will compete for ATP and WTA ranking points and a share of over $50,000 in prize money.
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Hosted at the Waikato Tennis Centre, the venue is well known for its quality facilities and flexibility, with indoor courts available should weather affect the schedule. This ensures players and fans can enjoy uninterrupted tennis throughout the week.
The event marks the first time since 2020 for women and 2009 for men that ITF pro events have been played in the Waikato.
Wayne Peterson, Waikato Tennis Trust’s Regional Tennis Development Manager, says the tournament is a milestone for the region.
“We are so proud to be hosting the World Tennis Tour in Hamilton. We believe the event has real scope to build and become a mainstay for the Waikato public and for the best up-and-coming players,” said Peterson,
The tournament will be sponsored by Bayleys Real Estate will be know as the Bayleys Open and will be held 8-14 December 2025.
It has also been supported through the Hamilton City Council Event Sponsorship Fund and Brian Perry Charitable Trust.
The following week features the circuit moves to Papamoa for a second week of Futures.