Tennis South Africa (TSA) has announced that it will host 14 weeks of ITF World Tennis Tour events this year, comprising seven women’s and seven men’s tournaments.

In partnership with WIPHOLD, a Black women-owned investment company, TSA will stage two weeks of combined back-to-back men’s and women’s events in Pretoria for the fourth consecutive year, with week one commencing on April 13 and week two on April 20.

The WIPHOLD International Series will return to Pretoria for another year, reaffirming its place as a cornerstone of the South African tennis calendar.

Players will then move on to Mpumalanga for the inaugural Mbombela Open Global Series. It will feature two weeks of combined back-to-back tournaments, with week one starting on April 27 and week two on May 4.

In addition, TSA will continue its successful partnership with Curro Holdings, which will host three weeks of tournaments in Hillcrest. These events, returning for a third consecutive year, will take place during the weeks of June 29, July 6, and July 13.

As part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, the tournaments serve as an important stepping stone from junior tennis to the elite professional circuit. The events will attract a diverse mix of South Africa’s top junior players, emerging local professionals, and international talent from across Africa and beyond, ensuring high-quality competition and invaluable opportunities for player development.

TSA GM, Anthony Moruthane, emphasised the importance of the expanded calendar:

“These tournaments are more than just events; they are pathways for our players to progress from junior tennis into the professional ranks. Hosting 14 weeks of ITF World Tennis Tour competition in 2026 will give South African players the opportunity to test themselves against international talent at home, while earning valuable ranking points and experience.

“We are grateful to WIPHOLD, Curro Holdings, and our new partners in Mbombela for their belief in our vision and for helping us create opportunities that will elevate South African tennis to new heights,” added Moruthane.

Tennis Base Legacy Director, Sabelo Mathebula, added, “We are excited to be part of the World Tennis Tour and look forward to welcoming players from across the globe to Mpumalanga. The Mbombela Open Global Series will provide world-class tennis and highlight our province’s rich tourism offerings and many other unique strengths.

“Positioned to become the ‘Greatest Tennis Experience in Africa,’ the Mbombela Open Global Series is made possible through our collaboration with Tennis South Africa and Mpumalanga Tennis. This marks the beginning of greater opportunities for our province, including growing the sport and preparing the generation of players.”

ITF World Tennis Tour Events:

• April 13 – WIPHOLD (Week 1) – M15/W15
• April 20 – WIPHOLD (Week 2) – M15/W15
• April 27 – Mbombela (Week 1) – M15/W15
• May 4 – Mbombela (Week 2) – M15/W15
• June 9 – Durban (Week 1) – M15/W15
• July 6 – Durban (Week 2) – M25/W15
• July 13 – Durban (Week 3) – M15/W35

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