Chennai, 14th August 2026: Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) hosts UNIFI ITF Junior Tennis Cup 2026 an ITF J60 Event. The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association is hosting the UNIFI ITF Junior Tennis Cup tournament from August 17th to 22nd 2026 at the SDAT Nungambakkam Tennis Stadium in Chennai.
The ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors gives players aged 18 and under the opportunity to travel the world and develop their talent. TNTA has been hosting this ITF junior event for past 20 years, and many players have benefited from this event and gone on to representing India at the world stage. One such recent beneficiary of this tournament and the TNTA developmental system is Diya Ramesh, who was the doubles winner last year, has also participated in a Grand Slam event the Australian Open.
We are delighted to partner with Unifi Capital in our purposeful journey to grow tennis in Tamil Nadu. Through the Unifi Foundation, their support for our developmental programmes is helping to create meaningful opportunities for young and aspiring players. Together, we look forward to strengthening the state’s tennis ecosystem and nurturing the champions of tomorrow.
Quote from Mr Vijay Amritraj – TNTA President “The 21st edition of the ITF Junior event, the UNIFI ITF Junior Tennis Cup, will provide yet another platform for young talent in the state and across the country to improve their rankings and shine on the international stage. We are extremely grateful to Unifi Capital for coming forward to support the development of tennis in Tamil Nadu.”
Quote from Mr Sarath Reddy, Founder- Unifi Capital “Great players aren’t born on centre court — they’re forged on the ITF circuit, often with very few fans watching. For the second year running, Unifi is proud to be in that corner, backing the Tamil Nadu Tennis Association’s next generation on their journey to the world stage.”
Tournament facts:
- This is the 21st edition of an ITF Junior event and the third edition of the upgraded J60 event to be held in Chennai
- Apart from top Indian players, this tournament features players from other countries like USA, Australia, Korea and Great Britain
- Events to be held:
Boys Singles Under 18 – Draw size: Main 48 + Qualifying 48
Girls Singles Under 18 – Draw size: Main 48 + Qualifying 48
Boys Doubles Under 18 – Draw size: Main 24
Girls Doubles Under 18 – Draw size: Main 24
- Match dates:
Qualifying Rounds: Saturday, 15th and Sunday, 16th August 2026
Main Draw: Monday,17th to Saturday, 22nd August 2026
Finals: Doubles – Fri, 22nd August 2026
Singles – Sat, 23rd August 2026
Qualifying Sign in: Friday 14th August 2026, 4pm to 6pm
