Tallinn Open | |
Founded: | 2022 |
Abolished: | 2022 |
Type: | defunct |
City: | Tallinn |
Country: | Estonia |
Tier: | WTA 250 |
Surface: | Hard (i) |
Draw: | 32 / 24 / 16 |
Prize Money: | $251,750 |
Completed Event: | 2022 |
Singles: | Barbora Krejčíková |
Doubles: | Lyudmyla Kichenok Nadiia Kichenok |
Website: | https://www.wtatallinnopen.ee/en/ |
The Tallinn Open was a tennis event held in Tallinn, Estonia. The first and only edition took place in October 2022.[1] The event was part of the WTA Tour and is listed as a WTA 250 tournament. The tournament was introduced in 2022 as a result of the cancellation of WTA events in China due to the Peng Shuai sexual assault and disappearance controversy.[2] Estonia's top ranked player Anett Kontaveit played a major role in bringing the event to Estonia, after facing political resistance.[3] In 2023, it was announced that the tournament would no longer be held due to being unable to find financial support and the requirement of allowing athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete.[4]
The tournament was held at the FORUS Tennis Center on indoor hardcourts.